Respect (2021) ⭐

The story begins in 1952, highlighting Franklin's upbringing in a prominent African-American family led by her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin (Forest Whitaker). It explores several pivotal aspects of her life, including:

: Her close ties to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Respect (2021)

: Dramatic portrayals of her relationship with her abusive first husband and manager, Ted White (Marlon Wayans), and her battle with "demons" like alcohol and trauma-induced depression. The story begins in 1952, highlighting Franklin's upbringing