Respect
Film
Release Date
August 13, 2021
Synopsis
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.
Key Cast
Jennifer Hudson; Forest Whitaker; Marlon Wayans; Tituss Burgess; Mary J. Blige
Director
Liesl Tommy
Executive Producers
Sue Baden-Powell; Jason Cloth; Aaron L. Gilbert; Jennifer Hudson; Liesl Tommy
Screenplay By
Tracey Scott Wilson
Producers
Scott Bernstein; Jonathan Glickman; Harvey. Mason Jr; Stacey Sher
Story By
Callie Khouri
Impact Campaign
In Session Talks
Film
IMPACT CAMPAIGN:
IN SESSION TALKS
INFORMATION:
The initiative, geared toward high schoolers, consists of a series of master classes with celebrated performers, composers, music industry professionals, and high-achieving women of color. The goal with these videos is to bolster music education and to emphasize women’s empowerment, helping to close the equity gap for young people of color from underserved communities, and to inspire the next generation of artists and leaders. Each master class is accompanied by a discussion guide and supplemental resources.
IMPACT PARTNERS:
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Save the Music Foundation
Music Unites
Leading Women Defined
National Association for Music Education