Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Will Open During The Christmas Awards Season

Respect is directed by Liesl Tommy and stars Dreamgirls Oscar winner Hudson as Franklin, Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Ted White, Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington, and Tituss Burgess as Rev. Dr. James Cleveland. While many studios jockey to launch their awards-season fare in the thick of autumn, a movie…