“The first thing that went through my mind was, ‘I have got to get this right,'” admits Lawrence Davis, the hair department head for the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” starring Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. “Everyone knows who Aretha Franklin is. Just being true to the story and doing her legacy justice [put] pressure on my shoulders. I knew I had to do everything in my power to get this right.” Watch the exclusive video interview with Davis and makeup department head Stevie Martin above.
“Respect” is directed by Liesl Tommy and premiered in Los Angeles on August 8. Along with Hudson, the film also stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Marron, Tituss Burgess and Mary J. Blige. It chronicles the life of “The Queen of Soul” from age 10 until the recording of her “Amazing Grace” album in 1972.
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“Respect” is directed by Liesl Tommy and premiered in Los Angeles on August 8. Along with Hudson, the film also stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Marron, Tituss Burgess and Mary J. Blige. It chronicles the life of “The Queen of Soul” from age 10 until the recording of her “Amazing Grace” album in 1972.
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- 11/23/2021
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- Gold Derby
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