The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Mary WhartonDirector
- Peter GuralnickWriter
Cast
- Sam CookeSelf (archive footage)
- Lou AdlerSelf
- Aretha FranklinSelf
- Bobby WomackSelf
- Lou RawlsSelf
- Lloyd PriceSelf
- Jeffrey WrightNarrator (voice)
Themes
biographygospel