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Sam Cooke: Legend

Sam Cooke: Legend

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Music   Documentary
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2003-06-17
⌚ Running Time: 70 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.2

Beloved Cast

Sam Cooke original image
Self (archive footage)
Sam Cooke
Lou Adler original image
Self
Lou Adler
Aretha Franklin original image
Self
Aretha Franklin
Bobby Womack original image
Self
Bobby Womack
Lou Rawls original image
Self
Lou Rawls
Lloyd Price original image
Self
Lloyd Price
Jeffrey Wright original image
Narrator (voice)
Jeffrey Wright

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