A new eight-episode biopic on National Geographic delves into the life of Aretha Franklin, who’s known for hits like “Respect,” “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,” and “Think.”
The series is called “Genius: Aretha,” and stars Cynthia Erivo as the singer-songwriter and civil rights activist.
Patrice Covington plays Emma Franklin, Aretha’s sister. Covington is a Broadway performer and recording artist.