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Sam Cooke: Legend
Sam Cooke: Legend
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  2. Sam Cooke: Legend

Sam Cooke: Legend

2003
1h 10m
Music
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2003

Runtime

1h 10m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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1
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Storyline

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 10m
Jun 17, 2003
Languages
English
Director
Mary Wharton
Production
ABKCO Music and Records
ABKCO Music and Records
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Self (archive footage)

Lou Adler

Self

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Self

Bobby Womack

Bobby Womack

Self

Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls

Self

Lloyd Price

Self

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Narrator (voice)

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