Watch Jennifer Hudson Reveal How She Became Aretha Franklin for 'Respect'

You can be among the first to see and hear Jennifer Hudson in Respect by attending a Fandango Premiere: Early Access screening on August 8^th – a week before the movie is officially released.

Plus, as a bonus, those who choose to see Respect early on August 8^th will be treated to a special pre-show that includes an exclusive interview with Hudson, in which the Academy Award® winner goes in depth with Rotten Tomatoes, revealing how she channeled Aretha Franklin’s spirit, onstage and off; connected with her activist drive; used the incredible costumes of Clint Ramos to help her inhabit the character; and found a way to deliver iconic Aretha performances that honored the icon but also allowed Hudson to add her own spin.

Check out a preview of the exclusive interview below.

Respect is the feature-film debut of acclaimed stage director Liesl Tommy, who has assembled an all-star cast that includes Forest Whitaker as Franklin’s father, Audra McDonald as her mother, Marlon Wayans as Aretha's husband, Ted White, and Mary J. Blige as 1950s jazz legend Dinah Washington.

And, just as importantly for fans of the Queen of Soul, the “set list” includes “Think,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Respect” – of course – and many more.

Respect (rated PG-13) is showing at Fandango Premiere Early Access screenings on August 8^th – buy tickets now. The movie is in theaters everywhere August 13^th.