Genius (2017)

03x05 Young, Gifted and Black

Aretha, inspired by Angela Davis and the Soledad Brothers, records her protest album “Young, Gifted and Black” in 1970. Despite Jerry Wexler’s uncertainty, the album is a success. Barbara Franklin makes a decision that has a devastating effect on Little Re in 1951.

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David Cross David Cross As: Jerry Wexler
Courtney B. Vance Courtney B. Vance As: C.L. Franklin
Rebecca Naomi Jones Rebecca Naomi Jones As: Carolyn Franklin
Malcolm Barrett Malcolm Barrett As: Ted White
Kimberly Hébert Gregory Kimberly Hébert Gregory As: Ruth Bowen
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Aretha, inspired by Angela Davis and the Soledad Brothers, records her protest album “Young, Gifted and Black” in 1970. Despite Jerry Wexler’s uncertainty, the album is a success. Barbara Franklin makes a decision that has a devastating effect on Little Re in 1951.


Certification: TV-PG

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Aired: 24 March, 2021 at 4:00 am

Language: English

Country: United States

Runtime: 50m

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David Cross

David Cross

Jerry Wexler

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

C.L. Franklin

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Carolyn Franklin

Malcolm Barrett

Malcolm Barrett

Ted White

Kimberly Hébert Gregory

Kimberly Hébert Gregory

Ruth Bowen

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo

Aretha Franklin

Patrice Covington

Patrice Covington

Erma Franklin

Shaian Jordan

Shaian Jordan

young Aretha 'Little Re' Franklin

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