Movies by Aretha Franklin
As part of the cast:
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Atlantic Records: The House that Ahmet Built (2007)
Cast: Ahmet Ertegun, Bette Midler, Robert Plant …
Directed by: Susan Steinberg
With a $10,000 loan from his dentist, Ahmet Ertegun co-founded Atlantic Records in 1947. By the 1950s Atlantic was the country's premier R&B label. Ertegun's wondrous rise is…
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Hits of the 80's (2007)
Cast: Katrina & the Waves, Sparks, Cars …
Big hair, glam makeup and catchy pop beats take you back to the 1980s in this collection of memorable music videos from such popular stars as Duran Duran, the Cars, the Pretenders, Aretha…
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James Brown: Soul Session (2006)
Cast: Aretha Franklin, Joe Cocker, Wilson Pickett …
They don't call James Brown the hardest working man in show business for nothing. Recorded before an exuberant crowd, this concert video captures Brown (whose music spans 1950s rhythm…
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The Scrambled States of America (2004)
Cast: Arlo Guthrie, Aretha Franklin, Samuel L. Jackson …
The United States of America takes center stage in this captivating collection of animated shows that teach children about history in a highly entertaining way. Includes "Scrambled States of…
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Casey Kasem's Rock N' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years (2004)
Cast: Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Aretha Franklin …
Radio legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music history. This installment delves into the mid-1960s emergence of R&B, as soul became a mainstay in…
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The Montreux Dream (2004)
Cast: Miles Davis, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin …
Universally acknowledged (for the last 30 years) as the most successful and respected European jazz festival in the world, Montreux attracts top-shelf talent. Follow festival organizer Claude…
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The Four Tops: 50th Anniversary Concert (2004)
Cast: Aretha Franklin, Four Tops, Mary Wilson …
Filmed live at the Detroit Opera House in 2004 to celebrate the Four Tops' 50th anniversary, this memorable evening of music boasts an all-star roster of special guests: among them, Nick…
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Tom Dowd and the Language of Music (2003)
Cast: Tom Dowd, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton …
Directed by: Mark Moormann
Historical footage, photographs and musical tracks showcase how producer and recording engineer Tom Dowd altered the course of contemporary music. The film features appearances Ray Charles,…
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Sam Cooke: Legend (2003)
Cast: Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls …
Singer Sam Cooke is truly a legend, one who's inspired scores of musicians who have risen to fame in his wake. This film documents the rise of a true talent, from his beginnings as a…
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Karaoke: Best of the '60s (2002)
Cast: The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Temptations …
Sing your way through a set list of the hottest hits of the 1960s with this nostalgic collection of classic karaoke favorites. Selections include "Baby Love," "Come See About Me" and "You…
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Arista 25th Anniversary: 25 Years of #1 Hits (2000)
Cast: Aretha Franklin, Santana, Patti Smith …
On April 10, 2000, dozens of top musicians played at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium to celebrate Arista Records' 25th anniversary. This exciting event includes performances by…
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Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, Joe Morton …
Directed by: John Landis
Eighteen years after the events of the first Blues Brothers, Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) is released from prison. Despite the absence of his late brother, Jake (John Belushi), Elwood sets out…
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VH1 Divas Live (1998)
Cast: Aretha Franklin, Céline Dion, Gloria Estefan …
Directed by: Michael A. Simon
Queen of soul Aretha Franklin joins four of the most popular names in pop music: Mariah Carey, Celina Deon, Gloria Stefan and Shania Twain. The five divas come together to play a collection…
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The Story of Gospel Music: The Power in the Voice (1998)
Cast: Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Thomas A. Dorsey …
Gospel music is in a league of its own, a call to spiritual awakening. But where did it come from, and how did it develop into one of the most moving forms of song? This riveting documentary…
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James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul (1987)
Cast: James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett …
Godfather of soul James Brown performs with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Billy Vera, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer in this live concert. Lively interviews with all the stars kick off the…
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The Blues Brothers (1980)
Cast: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown …
Directed by: John Landis
John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd lay waste to Chicago as the title characters, a pair of two-bit crooks on a quest to save the Catholic orphanage where they were raised by reuniting their former…