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Genius - Aretha

"Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement."

The third season explores Aretha Franklin’s musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. Grammy Award winner Franklin was a gospel prodigy and outspoken civil rights champion; she is widely considered to be the greatest singer of the past 50 years, receiving countless honors throughout her career.

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Aaron Pierre

    Aaron Pierre

    Malcolm X

  • Kelvin Harrison Jr.

    Kelvin Harrison Jr.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Jayme Lawson

    Jayme Lawson

    Betty Shabazz

  • Weruche Opia

    Weruche Opia

    Coretta Scott King

  • Gary Carr

    Gary Carr

    Clyde X

  • Hubert Point-Du Jour

    Hubert Point-Du Jour

    Ralph Abernathy

  • Ron Cephas Jones

    Ron Cephas Jones

    Elijah Muhammad

Overview

The third season explores Aretha Franklin’s musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. Grammy Award winner Franklin was a gospel prodigy and outspoken civil rights champion; she is widely considered to be the greatest singer of the past 50 years, receiving countless honors throughout her career.

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