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  • Genius Aretha: Respect (Season 3, Episode 1)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 57 min | Biography, Drama, History

Genius

Aretha: Respect (Season 3, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 57 min | 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 to music producer Jerry Wexler are portrayed.
Showrunner
Writers
Suzan-Lori Parks (created by) (written by) | Phillip Howze (staff writer) | Natalie McKearin (staff writer) | Bonnie Metzgar (staff writer) & 2 more
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Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 21, 2021

Release date
Mar 21, 2021 (United States)

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Cast

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60 cast members
Name Known for
Cynthia Erivo
Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin   See fewer
Malcolm Barrett
Ted White Ted White   See fewer
Patrice Covington
Erma Franklin Erma Franklin   See fewer
Rebecca Naomi Jones
Carolyn Franklin Carolyn Franklin   See fewer
David Cross
Jerry Wexler Jerry Wexler   See fewer
Kimberly Hebert Gregory
Ruth Bowen (as Kimberly Hébert Gregory) Ruth Bowen (as Kimberly Hébert Gregory)   See fewer
Shaian Jordan
Little Re Little Re   See fewer
Courtney B. Vance
C.L. Franklin C.L. Franklin   See fewer
Marque Richardson
King Curtis King Curtis   See fewer
Pauletta Washington
Rachel Franklin Rachel Franklin   See fewer
Keith Arthur Bolden
Recording Studio Man Recording Studio Man   See fewer
Robert Glasper
Art Tatum Art Tatum   See fewer
Steven G. Norfleet
Cecil Franklin Cecil Franklin   See fewer
Stacey Sargeant
Dinah Washington Dinah Washington   See fewer
Amanda Warren
Melba Parks Melba Parks   See fewer
Steve Alderfer
Tommy Cogbill Tommy Cogbill   See fewer
Daniel Baldock
Roger Hawkins (as Daniel James Baldock) Roger Hawkins (as Daniel James Baldock)   See fewer
Edloe Blackwell
Parishioner #1 Parishioner #1   See fewer
LaKeta Booker
Charlece (as Laketa Renée Booker) Charlece (as Laketa Renée Booker)   See fewer
Ryan Cameron
Pervis Spann Pervis Spann   See fewer
Tyler Colfer
Jimmy Johnson Jimmy Johnson   See fewer
Alex Collins
Rick Hall Rick Hall   See fewer
Colette L. Coward
Aretha Piano Hand Double (as Collette Coward) Aretha Piano Hand Double (as Collette Coward)   See fewer
John Crow
Reporter #2 Reporter #2   See fewer
Aubriana Davis
Young Erma Young Erma   See fewer
Skylar Denney
Reporter #1 Reporter #1   See fewer
Jermaine Dupri
Rodney Jones Rodney Jones   See fewer
Todd Allen Durkin
White Salesman White Salesman   See fewer
Melvin Evans Jr.
Parishioner #3 Parishioner #3   See fewer
Mimi Faust
Reporter #4 Reporter #4   See fewer
Darryl W. Handy
Church Patron Church Patron   See fewer
Bri'anna Harper
Little Re Singing Double Little Re Singing Double   See fewer
Brad Hills
Reporter #3 Reporter #3   See fewer
Sydney Hunter
Young Carolyn Young Carolyn   See fewer
Jp Lambert
Spooner Oldham Spooner Oldham   See fewer
Arle Michel
Church Matron Church Matron   See fewer
Braelyn Rankins
Clarence Clarence   See fewer
Willie Repoley
Tom Dowd Tom Dowd   See fewer
Dorothy Sanders
Parishioner #2 Parishioner #2   See fewer
Drake Strickland
Young Cecil (as Drake V. Strickland) Young Cecil (as Drake V. Strickland)   See fewer
Tierre Turner
Elderly Male Parishioner Elderly Male Parishioner   See fewer
Anthony M. Walker
Reporter #5 Reporter #5   See fewer
Ryan Anthony Williams
Ken Laxton Ken Laxton   See fewer
Pearl Star Ash
Church Congregation Stoop Crew (uncredited) Church Congregation Stoop Crew (uncredited)   See fewer
Melvin W. Evans Jr.
Parishioner (uncredited) Parishioner (uncredited)   See fewer
Brenda Howard
Fan #1 (uncredited) Fan #1 (uncredited)   See fewer
Jada Howard-Lewis
Bethel Choir Member #6 (uncredited) Bethel Choir Member #6 (uncredited)   See fewer
Jay D. Kacho
Industry Party Guest in Tux (uncredited) Industry Party Guest in Tux (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Luke
Waiting Fan (uncredited) Waiting Fan (uncredited)   See fewer
Collin Shephard
Pete Carr (uncredited) Pete Carr (uncredited)   See fewer
Travis Stevenson
Congregation Member (uncredited) Congregation Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Sanai Victoria
Little Re (uncredited) Little Re (uncredited)   See fewer
Toye Whitaker
Choir Member (uncredited) Choir Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Michelle L. Williams
Church Goer (uncredited) Church Goer (uncredited)   See fewer
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