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.

Writing:
  • Noah Pink
  • Kenneth Biller
  • Suzan-Lori Parks

Stars:
Release Date: 2017-04-25
Seasons: 1 2 3 4
TMDb: 7.8/10
  • Country: US, DE
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 43

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Respect
Episode 1 - Respect
Until the Real Thing Comes Along
Episode 2 - Until the Real Thing Come...
Do Right Woman
Episode 3 - Do Right Woman
Unforgettable
Episode 4 - Unforgettable
Young, Gifted and Black
Episode 5 - Young, Gifted and Black
Amazing Grace
Episode 6 - Amazing Grace
Chain of Fools
Episode 7 - Chain of Fools
No One Sleeps
Episode 8 - No One Sleeps