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A triumphant biographical drama tracing Aretha Franklin's journey from gospel roots to global icon, grounded in warmth, spiritual depth, and the power of her music.
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Essence
Ensemble
Jennifer Hudson
Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker
C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans
Ted White
Audra McDonald
Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Blige
Dinah Washington
Marc Maron
Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgess
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengbloh
Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore
Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan
John Hammond
Skye Dakota Turner
Aretha Franklin (young)
Heather Headley
Clara Ward
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