Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
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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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 11, 2010
Runtime
0h 54m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original Title
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Director
John Antonelli
Description
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.
