biography,gospel

Sam Cooke: Legend (2003)

Poster for Sam Cooke: Legend

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 & Crew

Director
Mary Wharton
  • Profile picture of Sam Cooke
    Self (archive footage) Sam Cooke
  • Profile picture of Aretha Franklin
    Self Aretha Franklin
  • Profile picture of Lou Rawls
    Self Lou Rawls
  • Profile picture of Jeffrey Wright
    Narrator (voice) Jeffrey Wright

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Keywords

  • biography
  • gospel