First look: See exclusive photos of Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in 'Respect' biopic

The new images show the film's portrayal of Franklin's distinctive glittering fashions during the mid-'60s and, later, her trendsetting Afro.

"Respect" is the first feature film for director Liesl Tommy, a theater veteran who called the project "one of the great joys of my life." "We all felt we were making something so special. We all knew we were being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Tommy said."Everyone sang live on set, so every day I watched the crew just be seduced by the talent."

"I had to go into such a deep place to be able to do it at times, and it helped me to be able to pull from my life and it made me understand that much more why she chose me," Hudson said."Not only musically, but I felt as though thought, ‘You know what, she’ll be able to carry that story of my life.'"

The limited Christmas run will be followed by wide release in early 2021. The movie was scheduled for an October premiere until the coronavirus pandemic disrupted Hollywood schedules.

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