# Respect (2021)

> Aretha Franklin fights through family loss, abusive relationships, and industry control to claim her voice as a defining force in American music.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/415113

## Facts

- Runtime: 145 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, History
- Director: Liesl Tommy
- Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2452150/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, nostalgic, emotionally intense, music history night, biopic marathon

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