Sam Cooke
Also Known As: Samuel Cook
Biography: Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. Wikipedia
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Birthday: January 22, 1931
Deathday: December 11, 1964
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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The Wrecking Crew
Overview: A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-11
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Sam Cooke: Legend
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-17
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When the Music's Over
Overview: Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-14
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Overview: An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings and personal conversations. This definitive documentary honors Armstrong's legacy as a founding father of jazz, one of the first internationally known and beloved stars, and a cultural ambassador of the United States.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-27
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Overview: Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Answering separate reports of a shooting and of a kidnapping at the motel, police found Cooke's body, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes but no shirt, pants or underwear. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, which was later determined to have pierced his heart. The motel's manager, Bertha Franklin, said she had shot Cooke in self-defense after he broke into her office residence and attacked her. Her account was immediately questioned and disputed by acquaintances.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-05
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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Overview: This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-02-08
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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Overview: In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating his gospel fans by embracing "the devil's music." Instead, he set in motion a chain of events that altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-11
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