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South African Director Liesl Tommy, Tapped to Direct Aretha Franklin Biopic, ‘Respect’

Metro Goldwyn Layers Pictures(MGM Pictures) has enlisted South African Director, Liesl Tommy to direct its Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect. The film will follow the life of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, who will be portrayed by Jennifer Hudson as personally handpicked by the singer before her passing in August 2018. Known for her racially […]

South African Director Liesl Tommy, Tapped to Direct Aretha Franklin Biopic, ‘Respect’