Aretha Franklin Blocks Showing Of Documentary At Toronto And Telluride Festivals

Amazing Grace offers an unfiltered look a 1972 gospel concert Franklin gave at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Footage was initially shot by the late Sydney Pollack for Warner Bros. … At issue is whether Franklin has veto power over use of the footage. … [She] is seeking a deal before the film is shown, including a $1-million up-front free as well as a revenue-share arrangement.”