Name: Genius
Genre: Drama, History

Genius Episode 4.02 Who We Are

Genius Episode 4.02 Who We Are

Episode Premiere

February 1, 2024

Genre

Drama,History

Production Company

Fox 21 Television Studios, OddLot Entertainment

Official Site

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/genius/

Information

Episode Premiere

February 1, 2024

Genre

Drama,History

Period

2017 - now

Production Co

Fox 21 Television Studios, OddLot Entertainment

Distributor

National Geographic Channel

Official Site

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/genius/

Cast and Crew

Director

Marta Cunningham

Screenwriter

Raphael Jackson Jr., Damione Macedon

Main Cast

Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin
Courtney B. Vance as C.L. Franklin
David Cross as Jerry Wexler
Malcolm Barrett as Ted White
Antonio Banderas as Pablo Picasso
Johnny Flynn
Alex Rich
Clemence Poesy as FranÃ§oise Gilot
Geoffrey Rush as Albert Einstein
Emily Watson as Elsa Einstein
Samantha Colley
Richard Topol

Additional Cast

LisaGay Hamilton
Freddie Fulton
Lennie James
Mallori Johnson
Cynthia D. Barker

Synopsis

Malcolm is introduced to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who takes him under his wing after recognizing his potential with the NOI, but temptations from an old flame and the bonds of family test his strength. Martin introduces and brings Coretta into the King family. Martin finds his voice within the church and is faced with a career decision that will alter his relationship with Daddy King.