Respect (2021) Apr 2026

The story begins in 1952, highlighting Franklin's upbringing in a prominent African-American family led by her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin (Forest Whitaker). It explores several pivotal aspects of her life, including:

: The transition from singing in her father's church choir to recording jazz standards at Columbia Records and eventually finding her signature soul sound at Atlantic Records. Respect (2021)

: The film concludes with the 1972 recording of her landmark live gospel album, Amazing Grace . Critical and Commercial Reception The story begins in 1952, highlighting Franklin's upbringing