RESPECT Archives - Heart & Soul

Mario Reyes is more than a father—he is a storyteller, a protector, and a man who wears his heart on his sleeve

June 4, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Mario Reyes is more than a father—he is a storyteller, a protector, and a man who wears his heart on his sleeve with intention. As an Afro Latino father navigating the complexities of parenting in today’s world, Mario […]

WATCH Jennifer Hudson become Aretha Franklin in a brand new featurette about the film’s all-star cast. See RESPECT only in theaters August 13

July 23, 2021 admin 0

The #RespectMovie cast is packed with talent, soul, and a whole lot of respect for the Queen’s legacy. See it only in theaters August 13. Story by: Callie Khouri and Tracey Scott Wilson Screenplay by: Tracey Scott Wilson Directed by: […]

WATCH Jennifer Hudson embody Aretha Franklin

June 22, 2021 admin 0

As she becomes the Queen of Soul in a new behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming film RESPECT Listen to Jennifer Hudson’s new original song “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” Co-written by Carole King, Jennifer Hudson, and Jamie Hartman; […]

It’s official! We are exactly 100 days away from the release of the highly anticipated Aretha Franklin biopic, RESPECT!

May 5, 2021 admin 0

RESPECT, A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures filmPhoto: Quantrell D. Colbert© 2021Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer PicturesInc. All Rights Reserved Director Liesl Tommy makes her feature film debut with Respect. Tommy is the first Black woman ever nominated for a Tony award for Best Direction of […]

See And Hear Jennifer Hudson For The First Time As Aretha Franklin in

December 23, 2019 admin Comments Off

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. DIRECTOR: Liesl Tommy WRITTEN BY: […]