Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Name: Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2010
Duration: 54 min

2010 · 54 min

Documentary · Music

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In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating his gospel fans by embracing "the devil's music." Instead, he set in motion a chain of events that altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.

Crew

Director John Antonelli
Writer Noland Walker

Cast

Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
Danny Glover
Narrator (voice)

Crew

Director — John Antonelli
Writer — Noland Walker

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