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Jennifer Hudson portrays the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the new movie, RESPECT, which is one of the most highly-anticipated of the year. Now, the folks behind RESPECT have…

Los Angeles Premiere Of MGM's "Respect" - Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 08: (L-R) Scott Bernstein, Jonathan Glickman, Stacey Sher, and Jennifer Hudson attend the premiere of MGM’s “Respect” at Regency Village Theatre on August 08, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Jennifer Hudson portrays the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the new movie, RESPECT, which is one of the most highly-anticipated of the year.

Now, the folks behind RESPECT have launched a new trailer, and this one is filled with faith.

Watch Hudson, Audra McDonald and director Liesl Tommy speak with some of today’s biggest faith leaders to talk about how Aretha Franklin’s childhood shaped her soulful voice.

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