poster

2003

NR (06/17/2003) (US)

Music, Documentary,

1h 10m

72

User Score

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.

2003

72

User Score

NR (06/17/2003) (US)

Music, Documentary,

1h 10m

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.

Cast

Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Self (archive footage)

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Narrator (voice)