Aretha: Respect

Episode aired Mar 21, 2021
TV-14TV-14
57min

S3.E1

S3
E1

Genius (2017)

Biography Drama History

Aretha Louise Franklin's relationship with her preacher father C.L. Franklin from a young girl through to adulthood, her marriage to her agent/husband Ted White, as well as her introduction ... Read allAretha Louise Franklin's relationship with her preacher father C.L. Franklin from a young girl through to adulthood, her marriage to her agent/husband Ted White, as well as her introduction to music producer Jerry Wexler are portrayed.Aretha Louise Franklin's relationship with her preacher father C.L. Franklin from a young girl through to adulthood, her marriage to her agent/husband Ted White, as well as her introduction to music producer Jerry Wexler are portrayed.

Director
- Anthony Hemingway
Writers
- Suzan-Lori Parks
- Phillip Howze(staff writer)
- Natalie McKearin(staff writer)
Stars

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Cynthia Erivo in Genius (2017)

Aretha Franklinas Aretha Franklin

Malcolm Barrett

Ted Whiteas Ted White

Patrice Covington

Erma Franklinas Erma Franklin

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Carolyn Franklinas Carolyn Franklin

Jerry Wexleras Jerry Wexler

Kimberly Hebert Gregory

Ruth Bowenas Ruth Bowen
(as Kimberly Hébert Gregory)

Little Reas Little Re

Courtney B. Vance

C.L. Franklinas C.L. Franklin

Marque Richardson

King Curtisas King Curtis

Pauletta Washington

Rachel Franklinas Rachel Franklin

Keith Arthur Bolden

Recording Studio Manas Recording Studio Man

Art Tatumas Art Tatum

Steven G. Norfleet

Cecil Franklinas Cecil Franklin

Stacey Sargeant

Dinah Washingtonas Dinah Washington

Melba Parksas Melba Parks

Fan #2as Fan #2

Tommy Cogbillas Tommy Cogbill

Roger Hawkinsas Roger Hawkins
(as Daniel James Baldock)

Director
- Anthony Hemingway
Writers
- Suzan-Lori Parks
- Phillip Howze(staff writer)
- Natalie McKearin(staff writer)
All cast & crew
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Aretha Louise Franklin's relationship with her preacher father C.L. Franklin from a young girl through to adulthood, her marriage to her agent/husband Ted White, as well as her introduction to music producer Jerry Wexler are portrayed.

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Connections
Featured in The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards (2021)

Soundtracks
Chain of Fools
(uncredited)
Written by Don Covay
Performed by Cynthia Erivo

Top review

9/10

What a powerful in-depth story of the Queen of Soul

Like most people we all have grown up with this amazing abs talented artist. Actors were superb and storyline filled in many unknown gaps of this superstar. I applaud the excellent work, Aretha's life which follows both her very highest moments and her difficult periods in life. A stellar performance and well worth watching. Applause applause!

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5

michaeltgehret
Mar 25, 2021

Release date
- March 21, 2021 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Filming locations
- Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Production companies
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Runtime
- 57min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1

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