Sam Cooke: Legend
Sam Cooke: Legend

Sam Cooke: Legend

7.2(3 votes)
2003
1h 10m
Music
Documentary

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.

Production

ABKCO Music and Records

Cast

Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Self (archive footage)

Lou Adler

Lou Adler

Self

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Self

Bobby Womack

Bobby Womack

Self

Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls

Self

Lloyd Price

Lloyd Price

Self

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Narrator (voice)

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