Young, Gifted and Black

Overview

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.

Guest Stars

Marque Richardson

King Curtis

Michael Alban

Second Famous Producer

Chandra Lynn Alexander

Sister Helen

Jana Allen

Second Journalist

Kenny Banks Jr.

Billy Preston

Kameron Corvet

Cornell Dupree

Andrew Eakle

Studio Technician

Mario Fogg

Ray Lucas