Life Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ premieres March 25 in Detroit; public debut in April March 18, 2019 Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ premieres March 25 in Detroit; public debut in April Long-shelved Aretha Franklin concert film will have private local premiere at Detroit Institute of Arts on March 25 —the Queen of Soul's birthday.