Items from the Aretha Franklin Film ‘RESPECT’ Getting Displayed at the Detroit Historical Museum
AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 15: Singer Aretha Franklin performs the national anthem before the Detroit Pistons take on the Los Angeles Lakers in game five of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 15, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
The movie RESPECT hits theaters on Aug. 13, and the excitement is building.
To celebrate the film’s debut, the Detroit Historical Museum will show off items from the movie, which surrounds the life of Aretha Franklin. The Motor City Music gallery will feature clothing items sported by the film’s star, Jennifer Hudson, who plays Franklin in the movie.
In addition to the clothing, photos from the movie and items from the Detroit Historical Society’s collection will be on display.
The exhibition runs through Sunday, Aug. 29.
For more information on the exhibition, go here.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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