Aretha Franklin’s Son Opens Up To Starr
Aretha’s Family Upset With The Bio-pic ‘Genius: Aretha’
After the airing of the ‘Genius: Aretha’ bio-pic this past Sunday Aretha Franklin’s youngest son Kecalf Franklin speaks out on why he and other members of the family are upset over the film. Members of Aretha’s immediate family have been speaking out against the bio-pic since it was announced. There was even a protest against the film held in downtown Detroit outside a screening of the bio-pic. We want your local opinion to be heard on Kiss FM, find out how below.
Aretha Franklin with her youngest son Kecalf Franklin (Photo by Kecalf Franklin)
Details From The Family
Only here on Kiss FM Detroit is where you’ll hear Kecalf speak out to Starr, where he explains how directors of the bio-pic had never reached out to the closet of kin for the film. Many of the closest family members to Aretha have been calling to boycott the series. The family has made a website called Justice For The Queen, where it details the fact-finding that the family would like represented.
Kecalf Franklin gave his public statement to Mason & Starr stating:
(Photo by Kecalf Franklin)
“When my brothers and I became aware of this project, the Genius series had already started production. It is our opinion that the producers of this series neglected to take the necessary steps to properly prepare for this biopic production. Most creatives begin with a subject’s immediate family to produce the most authentic and honest version of that person’s life. In our opinion the Genius series failed to do so. I nor my brothers have ever spoken with the producers of this series. We agree that our mother’s life’s work should be celebrated but with respect.”
(Photo by Kecalf Franklin)
What Are YOUR Thoughts?
Detroit we’re looking to hear the local opinions on our interview, and for those who watched the film let us know how you felt about the portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the Genius Featured bio-pic. Do you side with the family and are boycotting the show or did you enjoy the 1st show and plan on watching more? Comment on our Facebook page under the featured story, or us the hashtag #KissFMDetroit and post how you felt.
