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

Suzan-Lori Parks

Director

Anthony Hemingway

Writers

Suzan-Lori Parks (created by) (written by) | Phillip Howze (staff writer) | Natalie McKearin (staff writer) | Bonnie Metzgar (staff writer) & 2 more

Producers

Peter Afterman | Ed Cathell III (produced by) | Suzan-Lori Parks

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 21, 2021

Release date

Mar 21, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 67 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
61 cast members

Name	Known for
Cynthia Erivo Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin See fewer	Harriet (I) (2019)
Malcolm Barrett Ted White Ted White See fewer	Timeless (2016)
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David Cross Jerry Wexler Jerry Wexler See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
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