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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.

Release : March 23, 2021

Runtime Epiosde : 48 minutes

Rating : 7.30

Credits

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo ( Cynthia Erivo )

Aretha Franklin

Malcolm Barrett

Malcolm Barrett ( Malcolm Barrett )

Ted White

Patrice Covington

Patrice Covington ( Patrice Covington )

Erma Franklin

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Rebecca Naomi Jones ( Rebecca Naomi Jones )

Carolyn Franklin

David Cross

David Cross ( David Cross )

Jerry Wexler

Kimberly Hebert Gregory

Kimberly Hebert Gregory ( Kimberly Hebert Gregory )

Ruth Bowen

Shaian Jordan

Shaian Jordan ( Shaian Jordan )

young Aretha 'Little Re' Franklin

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance ( Courtney B. Vance )

C.L. Franklin