The film follows the first two decades of Franklin's life, from being born as a musical prodigy in an affluent African-American family, the repercussions of losing her mother at age 10 to her arduous rise to international musical stardom, while enduring an abusive marriage, ultimately concluding with the recording of her influential live album Amazing Grace (1972).

Director: Liesl Tommy

Writer: Tracey Scott Wilson, Callie Khouri

Actors: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans

Production: N/A