Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in “Respect,” a film about the life of the late “Queen of Soul,” who chose Ms. Hudson to play her in the movie. Below, young Skye Dakota Turner plays a young musical prodigy Aretha in the film, while Audra McDonald stars as Ms. Franklin’s mother, Barbara.
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“Respect:” A musical masterpiece that captures Aretha Franklin’s essence
“They want to hear you sing,” says the Rev. C.L. Franklin (played by actor Forest Whitaker) to his 10- year-old daughter, Aretha (played by Skye Dakota Turner).
