: The film concludes with the 1972 recording of her landmark live gospel album, Amazing Grace . Critical and Commercial Reception
: The transition from singing in her father's church choir to recording jazz standards at Columbia Records and eventually finding her signature soul sound at Atlantic Records. 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: : The film concludes with the 1972 recording