South African Director Liesl Tommy Is Set to Helm Aretha Franklin Biopic, 'Respect'

        Video still from 'Top Girls' interview with Liesl Tommy via YouTube.

        South African Director Liesl Tommy Is Set to Helm Aretha Franklin Biopic, 'Respect'
    MGM Pictures is moving ahead on the film chronicling the Queen of Soul's life.
Antoinette Isama
January 14, 2019
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South African Director Liesl Tommy Is Set to Helm Aretha Franklin Biopic, 'Respect'

MGM Pictures is moving ahead on the film chronicling the Queen of Soul's life.

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