Genius (2017)

Young, Gifted and Black

Directed by Anthony Hemingway
TV-14
S3 • E5    Mar 23, 2021    48m
7.72.8
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.

Where to Watch Genius (2017) - S3 • E5

Cast of Young, Gifted and Black

  • Cynthia ErivoAretha Franklin
  • Malcolm BarrettTed White
  • Patrice CovingtonErma Franklin
  • Rebecca Naomi JonesCarolyn Franklin
  • David CrossJerry Wexler
  • Kimberly Hébert GregoryRuth Bowen
  • Shaian Jordanyoung Aretha 'Little Re' Franklin
  • Courtney B. VanceC.L. Franklin
  • Marque RichardsonKing Curtis
  • Michael AlbanSecond Famous Producer
  • Chandra Lynn AlexanderSister Helen
  • Jana AllenSecond Journalist
  • Kenny Banks Jr.Billy Preston
  • Kameron CorvetCornell Dupree
  • Andrew EakleStudio Technician
  • Mario FoggRay Lucas
  • Brittany GuessAngela Davis
  • Dean GrimesFirst Cop
  • Tommy GrothParty Photographer
  • Lauren HalperinFirst Journalist

 

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