The Two Killings of Sam Cooke also discussed the 1964 meeting between Sam, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X and footballer Jim Brown. According to documents cited in the documentary, the FBI were. In the latest installment of Netflix’s musical doc series, ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke, director Kelly Duane de la Vega skillfully reveals the oft-overlooked social consciousness. Two Killings is safe for most teen and adult audiences. Any sense of racial awkwardness or discomfort is usually followed and alleviated by a groovy tune or touching testimony in the next scene. If you're looking to learn a little more about Sam Cooke and the circumstances of his murder, give Two Killings a stream. If you're looking for a. Sam Cooke, the most influential black pop star of his time, was shot dead at the age of 33 in a seedy motel in South Los Angeles. Uncover the mystery surrounding the death of The King of Soul, civil rights activist, and writer of such songs as '(What a) Wonderful World, ' 'Twistin' the Night Away, ' and 'Chain Gang' who contributed to the rise of the world's best-known soul icons. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke 2019 TV-MA 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.
| 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]
Remastered: The Two Killings Of Sam Cooke
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
