Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Antonelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Noland Walker
- Original Title
- Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
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John Antonelli
Noland Walker
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John Antonelli
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Noland Walker
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What is Sam Cooke: Crossing Over about?
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.
Who directed Sam Cooke: Crossing Over?
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over was directed by John Antonelli.
Who stars in Sam Cooke: Crossing Over?
The principal cast of Sam Cooke: Crossing Over includes Sam Cooke, Danny Glover.
When was Sam Cooke: Crossing Over released and how long is it?
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 54m.