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Sam Cooke: Legend

NR20031h 10mMary Wharton
IMDb 8.1

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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.

MusicDocumentary
BiographyGospel

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What is Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) 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 stars in Sam Cooke: Legend?

Sam Cooke: Legend stars Sam Cooke (Self (archive footage)), Lou Adler (Self), Aretha Franklin (Self), Bobby Womack (Self), Lou Rawls (Self). The film was directed by Mary Wharton.

How long is Sam Cooke: Legend?

Sam Cooke: Legend has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated NR.

Is Sam Cooke: Legend worth watching?

Sam Cooke: Legend holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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