Name: Aretha Franklin, soul sister
Genre: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Released: 2020-09-04
Duration: 52 min
Cast: Aretha Franklin, Mark Bego, Daphne Brooks, Vera Cunningham, Matt Dobkin

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A vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, who has become a symbol of freedom and power for all African American women.

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Biographical Documentary
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Soul Music History
African American Empowerment
Cultural Impact
Inspirational Journey
Social Commentary
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Directed by: France Swimberge
Written by: France Swimberge
Produced by: Fabrice Coat, Louis Coat
Music by: Fabien Cahen

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September 4, 2020 · 52 min · Documentary, Music, TV Movie

Released: September 4, 2020
Runtime: 52 min
Genres: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Original language: French
Also spoken: English
Made in: France

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Is Aretha Franklin, soul sister worth watching?

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Aretha Franklin, soul sister okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Aretha Franklin, soul sister?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Aretha Franklin, soul sister plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Aretha Franklin, soul sister in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.