Respect

Respect is a 2021 biographical musical drama film based on the life of American singer Aretha Franklin. The film stars Jennifer Hudson as Franklin. Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan, and Mary J. Blige are featured in supporting roles. The film is directed by Liesl Tommy (in her feature directorial debut), from a screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson.

Respect premiered in Los Angeles on August 8, 2021[6] and was released theatrically in the United States on August 13, 2021 by United Artists Releasing, and in other territories by Universal Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Hudson's performance. (Courtesy: Wikipedia)

Respect ranked at number 4 in the box office and have grossed $8.8 million as at August 15, 2021.