Young, Gifted and Black

Summary

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 as King Curtis
• Michael Alban as Second Famous Producer
• Chandra Lynn Alexander as Sister Helen
• Jana Allen as Second Journalist
• Kenny Banks Jr. as Billy Preston
• Kameron Corvet as Cornell Dupree
• Andrew Eakle as Studio Technician
• Mario Fogg as Ray Lucas
• Brittany Guess as Angela Davis
• Dean Grimes as First Cop