Kwaku Alston, Photographer, New York

Description

This is a promotional image for the National Geographic show Genius: Aretha. The image features Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin. Erivo is centered in the frame, facing forward with a serious expression. She is wearing a high-necked, long-sleeved gown covered in sequins and beads, with dark hair styled in an afro. The background is plain white. Text at the top credits the show's creators and award recognition. The words 'All Hail The Queen' are featured near Erivo's face, with the show's title, 'Genius: Aretha,' below, written in gold font. The National Geographic logo and the month and year of the show's release, March 2021, are displayed at the bottom.