The Netflix film Remastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke shows an iconic scene in which Sam and Malcolm had a get-together with Jim Brown (who was a hero in Ohio as the star of the Cleveland. MartinHafer 2 June 2019. 'The Two Killings of Sam Cooke' is a fascinating documentary, whether you are familiar with the music of Sam Cooke or not. While I have loved his music for decades and had some passing knowlege of how he died, the film did a great job of bringing it all to light and putting it in context. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke. 2019 MA 15+ 1h 14m True Crime Documentaries. While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33. Starring: Sam Cooke. Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the 'King of Soul' for his distinctive vocals, notable contributions to the genre and high significance in popular music.
Sam Cooke is often referred to as the father of soul music, as explained by Biography. He started by singing gospel music as a child — other singers, like Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle, got their first taste of musical performance the same way. He was born in Mississippi but grew up in Chicago, and in his teens formed a vocal quintet. Shortly after graduating from high school he joined The Soul Stirrers, a gospel music group, where he stayed for six years, sharpening his gifts. The year 1957 saw his first hit recording, 'You Send Me,' which knocked Elvis's 'Jailhouse Rock' out of the Number One spot on the charts. Besides singing and songwriting, Cooke had the foresight to control the rights to his music — uncommon in those days — and founding his own record label, signing such artists as Billy Preston. More hits followed, in a variety of styles, all showcasing his remarkably pure voice and unique stylistic touches.
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Cooke gave us such standards as 'Another Saturday Night,' 'Wonderful World,' and 'Twistin' the Night Away.' And then in the space of a single evening, it all went south with a series of events that are questioned to this day. As told by Performing Songwriter, in the later hours of December 10, 1964, Cooke was out for a few drinks in Los Angeles when he met Elisa Boyer. They ended up at a motel; one theory suggests that she was a sex worker Cooke had hired. An altercation broke out between them, with Boyer claiming Cooke tried to rape her before she escaped. Cooke went to the motel's office, breaking down the closed door, where he had an argument with Bertha Franklin, the manager. The manager claimed self-defense when she shot and killed Cooke. A jury ruled justifiable homicide. For her part, Boyer would be convicted in 1979 of second degree murder in the death of a boyfriend.
| ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kelly Duane |
| Written by | Jeff Zimbalist Michael Zimbalist |
| Starring | Sam Cooke Quincy Jones Smokey Robinson |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date | |
Running time | 74 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke is a 2019 documentary film about Sam Cooke, the artist and activist, and the circumstances and controversy surrounding his murder.[1][2][3]
Premise[edit]
On December 11, 1964, at the age of 33, Cooke was shot and killed by Bertha Franklin, the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke explores the mystery behind the murder through interviews with family, friends, journalists and academics as well as archival footage.[4]
Cast[edit]
- Marjorie Cook
- Joan Dew
- Norman Edelen
- Renee Graham
- Erik Greene
- Spencer Leak
References[edit]
- ^'Too black, too strong: who killed Sam Cooke?'. The Guardian. July 10, 2019.
- ^''ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke' returns dignity to the soul legend'. The Daily Dot. July 10, 2019.
- ^''ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke' Sets Record Straight On Legendary Soul Singer'. Decider. July 10, 2019.
- ^''The Two Killings of Sam Cooke': Creators of Netflix's Riveting 'ReMastered' Series Unpack the Latest Episode'. Billboard. July 10, 2019.
External links[edit]
- ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke. Netflix.
- ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke at IMDb
- ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke at Rotten Tomatoes