The Aretha Franklin biopic is directed by Tony-nominee Liesl Tommy.
"It cannot be missed, and it's a message that definitely needs to be heard."
"With so many things like it happening as we speak, it's necessary right now."
The film is directed by Tony nominee Liesl Tommy.
The film first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018
The biopic will arrive in theaters this December
The film also stars Forrest Whitaker, Mary J. Blige, Marlon Wayans and more
Jennifer Hudson will play the legendary singer
Sandy Wexler will be released on Netflix on April 14
Sandy Wexler will be released on Netflix on April 14
Sandy Wexler will be released on Netflix on April 14
Hudson will play the female lead in the romantic comedy
Hairspray Live! will air Wednesday, December 7 on NBC
She'll participate in one of several musical sequences developed for this year's show