Marc Maron plays Jerry Wexler arrives at the 'RESPECT' world premiere. 'Respect' film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California. "RESPECT" Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of Franklin’s journey to find her voice. Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan and Mary J. Blige Executive Producers: Jennifer Hudson, Liesl Tommy, Sue Baden-Powell, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth Producers: Harvey Mason Jr., Scott Bernstein, p.g.a., Jonathan Glickman, Stacey Sher Story By: Callie Khouri and Tracey Scott Wilson Screenplay by: Tracey Scott Wilson Directed by: Liesl Tommy