Aretha Franklin Bans New Sydney Pollack Doc “Amazing Grace” From Screening

arethaA judge ruled in favor of Aretha Franklin, who filed suit to block the premiere of the documentary, “Amazing Grace.” The Sydney Pollack-directed doc focuses on Franklin’s acclaimed 1972 live album and uses never-before-seen footage of Franklin singing in an L.A. church. Franklin testified that she never gave the producers permission and was granted an injunction. All Aretha’s asking is for a little respect, just a little bit.

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