“Genius: Aretha” showrunner Suzan-Lori Parks breaks down the role of music in her limited series.

May 25, 2021 6 AM PT

“Genius: Aretha” tells the story of Aretha Franklin’s life and musical genius. Showrunner Suzan-Lori Parks says music infuses every element of the show. “We were making it as if it were a musical,” Parks says.

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“Genius: Aretha” showrunner Suzan-Lori Parks breaks down the role of music in her limited series.

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