Thursday, March 18, 2021
Genius: Aretha
This is Episode 1 “Respect” of National Geographic’s 8 part series featuring the life & times of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. This is actually Season 3 of the Genius anthology. See the early struggles a musical talent trying to record her first album. See the childhood influences that help shape Aretha. Cynthia Erivo is brilliant as the famous superstar. The story here plays out like an intriguing soap opera. The Franklin family has not given their approval of this biopic version. But whether or not all of the details are truthful & factual, this film is highly entertaining & reveals much about her personal life while playing her songs as a backdrop. This is a wonderful introduction making audiences wanting more.
Alien gives it 3 “Muscle Shoals’ FAME Studios” stars out of 4.
