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Aretha Franklin says she’s getting her R-e-s-p-e-c-t from the court, after a federal judge blocked The Telluride Film Festival screening of a documentary about a 1972 concert without the singer’s consent. In a statement issued Saturday Franklin said: “Justice, respect and what is right prevailed and one’s right to own their own self-image.” U.S. District Judge John L. Kane issued an order in Denver about three hours before the Friday night screening of “Amazing Grace.” Also Read: Telluride Cancels Aretha Franklin Doc Screening of 'Amazing Grace' (Updated) Earlier on Friday, the R&B singer had »
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