7.4

Genius•Season 3•Episode 5

Young, Gifted and Black

7.4/10 · 235 votesMar 23, 202148 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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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.

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Season 3 Episodes8

E1 7.8

Respect

E2 7.2

Until the Real Thing Comes Along

E3 7.2

Do Right Woman

E4 7.4

Unforgettable

E5 7.4Now viewing

Young, Gifted and Black

E6 7.2

Amazing Grace

E7 7.2

Chain of Fools

E8 7.5

No One Sleeps

Cast8

Cynthia Erivo

Aretha Franklin

Malcolm Barrett

Ted White

Patrice Covington

Erma Franklin

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Carolyn Franklin

David Cross

Jerry Wexler

Kimberly Hébert Gregory

Ruth Bowen

Shaian Jordan

young Aretha 'Little Re' Franklin

Courtney B. Vance

C.L. Franklin

Crew2

Justin Kratzer

Second Assistant Accountant

Diana Son

Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Young, Gifted and Black" is episode 5 of Genius season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 235 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on March 23, 2021.

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