Music ·Documentary · United States of America · 2003 · 1h 10m

Sam Cooke: Legend

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Director
Mary Wharton
Cast
Sam Cooke as Self (archive footage) Lou Adler as Self Aretha Franklin as Self Bobby Womack as Self Lou Rawls as Self Lloyd Price as Self
Crew
Peter Guralnick — Writer Mick Gochanour — Producer Robin Klein — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
biographygospel
Key Collaborators
Mary Wharton Director Peter Guralnick Writer Mick Gochanour Producer Robin Klein Producer
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