Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family and prominent figures within the music industry.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Aretha FranklinSelf | Self |
 Whitney HoustonSelf | Self |
 Mahalia JacksonSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Linda RonstadtSelf | Self |
 Dionne WarwickSelf | Self |
| JJerry WexlerSelf | Self |