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  1. Tracey Scott Wilson is an American playwright, television writer, television producer, and screenwriter. She graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in English and from Temple University with an MA in English Literature. [1] [2] Early life. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Wilson began writing fiction after graduating from Temple University.

  2. Sep 9, 2021 · Aretha Franklin's journey to self-discovery is seen through the lens of openly lesbian screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson in "Respect," the biopic starring Jennifer Hudson as Detroit's own Queen of Soul. In director Liesl Tommy's film, Wilson focuses on Franklin's tumultuous path to the top, one that involved many years of fighting for personal ...

  3. Dec 7, 2021 · Home. Movies. Movie Features. ‘Respect’ Director Liesl Tommy and Writer Tracey Scott Wilson on Why Aretha Franklin’s Story “Is Also About America” The longtime collaborators reflect on the...

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  5. Aug 13, 2021 · Screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson, who’s also a playwright, television writer and producer, was tasked with outlining and writing a story arc that illustrates how Franklin, who died in 2018 at age 76, found that voice. The film, which hits theaters Friday, follows the Queen of Soul from ages 10 to 29.

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  6. Faculty. Tracey Scott Wilson (MA, Temple University) is the Barbara Berlanti Professor in LGBTQ Writing for the Stage and Screen in the Department of Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University. She most recently wrote the teleplay for MGM’s film RESPECT, starring Jennifer Hudson, based on the life of Aretha Franklin.

  7. Aug 9, 2021 · But the fledgling feature film screenwriter, with an award-winning background in both theater and television (she co-executive produced Fosse/Verdon, The Morning Show, and The Americans, also writing for the last) was thrilled to delve into the details and tell the story of the Queen of Soul.

  8. Aug 12, 2021 · Tracey Scott Wilson Explains How ‘Respect’ Became Her Mission. Constructing an Aretha Franklin biopic around “Respect” seems obvious, but weaving its theme into every frame requires strategy....

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