Sam Cooke: Legend (2003)
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.
Director: Mary Wharton
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 17, 2003
Cast
- Sam Cooke - Self (archive footage)
- Lou Adler - Self
- Aretha Franklin - Self
- Bobby Womack - Self
- Lou Rawls - Self
- Lloyd Price - Self
- Jeffrey Wright - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: ABKCO Music and Records
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, gospel
More Films by Director: Mary Wharton
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sam Cooke: Legend about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sam Cooke: Legend?
- Sam Cooke: Legend was directed by Mary Wharton.
- Who stars in Sam Cooke: Legend?
- Sam Cooke: Legend stars Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Lou Rawls, Lloyd Price.
- How long is Sam Cooke: Legend?
- Sam Cooke: Legend has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Sam Cooke: Legend?
- Sam Cooke: Legend is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Sam Cooke: Legend produced?
- Sam Cooke: Legend was produced in United States of America.