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Director Liesl Tommy talks 'Respect' and why Aretha Franklin chose Jennifer Hudson for her biopic years before her death | Hollywood – Gulf News
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WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - AUGUST 08: Director Liesl Tommy arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of MGM's 'Respect' held at the Regency Village Theatre on August 8, 2021 in Westwood,
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