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National Geographic Runs First-Ever National Grammy® Spot for Premiere of Genius: Aretha Next Sunday

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GENIUS is National Geographics critically acclaimed anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the worlds most brilliant innovators and their extraordinary achievements with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships.

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  • GENIUS is National Geographics critically acclaimed anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the worlds most brilliant innovators and their extraordinary achievements with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships.
  • This third season will explore Aretha Franklins musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world.
  • Imagine has partnered with Warner Music Entertainment for this third season, which will again be executive produced by Imagines Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
  • Pulitzer Prize recipient, MacArthur Genius grant receiver and Tony Award winner Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) is showrunner, executive producer and lead writer.

National Geographic Premieres Third Season of Emmy-Winning Global Anthology Series Genius: Aretha as Four-Night Event Beginning Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020, At 9/8c

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Saturday, January 18, 2020
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GENIUS: ARETHA will chart how gospel prodigy Little Re became the iconic Aretha Franklin, the indisputable Queen of Soul.

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  • GENIUS: ARETHA will chart how gospel prodigy Little Re became the iconic Aretha Franklin, the indisputable Queen of Soul.
  • The third season of National Geographics critically acclaimed global anthology series will premiere over four consecutive nights, beginning Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 9/8c.
  • This upcoming season will be the first-ever, definitive and only authorized scripted limited series on the life of Aretha Franklin.
  • Pulitzer Prize recipient, MacArthur Genius grant receiver and Tony Award winner Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) is showrunner and executive producer.