WIM Atlanta and WIFTA presents… National Geographic’s Genius: Aretha A special trailer viewing and an exclusive discussion with
Patrice Covington and Rebecca Naomi Jones
Join us for a special evening as we dive into Genius: Aretha, the hit limited series from National Geographic highlighting the iconic life of Aretha Franklin. We’ll begin with a special trailer viewing from the series and then dive into an exclusive discussion with two of the series main characters, Patrice Covington (“Erma Franklin”) and Rebecca Naomi Jones (“Carolyn Franklin”).
We are excited to welcome music industry veteran April Love who will be moderating this discussion.
Wednesday, February 24th
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. EST
*Please note, WIFTA Members register on wifta.org.
Panelists
Patrice Covington - Actress/Singer, Erma Franklin in Genius:Aretha
Rebecca Naomi Jones - Actress/Singer, Carolyn Franklin in Genius:Aretha
Moderator
April Love - CEO/Founder
About Genius
Genius is an Emmy-winning anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world’s most brilliant innovators, their extraordinary achievements and their complex personal relationships. This season will explore Aretha Franklin’s musical genius, her incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact and influence she has had on music and culture around the world.
About WIFTA
Women In Film and Television Atlanta (WIFTA), a 501c-3 Georgia non-profit, is a member-based organization for creative media professionals. We are the second oldest Women In Film chapter worldwide. With a focus on driving the advancement of women in the TV / Film industry, WIFTA provides a dynamic network for facilitating the exchange of ideas, sharing opportunities and accelerating the professional development of our members. This is a key reason why we are “Georgia’s foremost entertainment industry organization in support of women.
Learn more about Women in Music Membership.
