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"Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her e... (more)

"Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church. Aretha sang with a soaring voice that spanned more than three octaves. Her incredible talent and string of hit songs earned her the title "the Queen of Soul." This Queen was a multi-Grammy winner and the first female inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And there was even more to Aretha than being a singer, songwriter, and pianist: she was an activist, too. Her song "Respect" was an anthem for people fighting for civil rights and women's rights. With words that sing and art that shines, this vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin pays her the R-E-S-P-E-C-T this Queen of Soul deserves"-- (less)

Academy and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson becomes the Queen of Soul in one of the most anticipated music biopics. ... (more)

Academy and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson becomes the Queen of Soul in one of the most anticipated music biopics. The film's soundtrack features Hudson's take on seventeen classic Aretha songs, as well as one new original song. (less)

Offers a look into the life of Aretha Franklin: from her childhood traumatized by the loss of her mother through her dif... (more)

Offers a look into the life of Aretha Franklin: from her childhood traumatized by the loss of her mother through her difficult rise to international fame in the sixties, when she was also struggling with an abusive marriage and alcohol problems. (less)