Genius (2017)
S03E05 Young, Gifted and Black
Episode Overview
In 1970, Aretha channels her inspiration from Angela Davis and the Soledad Brothers to create her protest album, “Young, Gifted and Black.” Although Jerry Wexler has his doubts about its potential, the album proves to be a major hit. Meanwhile, a choice made by Barbara Franklin in 1951 leads to heartbreaking consequences for Little Re.