The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u. Strah od tamnoputih prica o burnom zivot legendarnog afroamerickog glazbenika pogledajte video i opis za film nat king cole. Afraid of the dark is a documentary about the great singer that was apparently the work of his second wife, maria. Tv14 1h 34min documentary, biography, music 9 october 2016 finland. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Afraid of the dark is the final testimony on the tremulous life of a musical legend and also a beacon of hope to blacks across 1950s america, as told to director jon brewer bb king. I was glad to see that his superb ability of jazz pianist wasnt overshadowed. It also owns or controls a significant library of film, television, digital rights and assets, including. Afraid of the dark 2014 director jon brewer profiles the life of the musician using private journals, letters and film footage provided by maria cole prior to her death. Jon brewer is also the director of the award winning biopic feature on nat king cole, afraid of the dark. Johnny mathis and nat king cole an evening with youtube.
Afraid of the dark self nat king cole s wife 2014 soundtrack nat king cole. Nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, harry belafonte whats it. Simple minds acoustic in concert live at the hackney empire, london 2016. This candid and revelatory account of the life of legendary singer nat king cole is taken from his private journals made available by his widow just preceding her death at 89, as well exclusive interviews with family members, contemporaries and friends, such as tony bennett. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for. Impersonating nat king cole as they sing a duet duration. The afraid of the dark was cole s reference to the fact that the american tv network canned his hugely popular tv show, after the sponsor withdrew their support as they believed their sales of beer in the southern states would be affected. Nat king cole greatest hits full album 2018 best songs of nat king cole duration. The life of riley filmmaker interview with producer. Afraid of the dark was broadcast in december, 2019. Nat was the only african american television star in hollywood at a time when the. Documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice.
Diagnosed with lung cancer on 11 may, she died as sister natalie was undergoing a kidney transplant. When nat king cole was four years old, the family moved to chicago, illinois, where his father, edward coles, became a baptist. Ive just got round to watching my recording of this. This candid account of the actual happenings in and around the fairytale life of fame and fortune of nat king cole, are taken from the private journals of nat king cole and exclusive interviews with the widow of nat king cole, maria cole, as well as contributions from other family members, tony. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. A compilation of an evening with my favorite singer and his favorite singer. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. Imagine being in possession of a natural talent so great, so unique and. The christmas song wedding bells tv movie 2016 performer. Unforgettable rupauls drag race tv series 2012 performer. Nat king cole an evening with nat king cole hd youtube. Opening sequence of the bbc documentary, the world of nat king cole.
Imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a time when the ku klux klan acted out violently against black people, when america groaned under the weight of segregation and prejudice. The christmas song merry christmas to you as nat king cole. Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on march 17, 1919. The bluray has some worthy extras such as clips from the nat king cole show,nearly half an hour of natalie cole talking about her father, home movies, a video, stills, etc. Each of the cole brothers pursued careers in music. Kaufen sie nat king cole afraid of the dark gunstig ein. Afraid of the dark documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of. Afraid of the dark is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 4. There was only one nat king cole with a voice like silk. Blue prelude written by gordon jenkins performed by maria cole courtesy of capitol records get your kicks on route 66.
Perhaps one day it will be on youtube or netflix so more people can enjoy it. Afraid of the dark film concerto cat ballou azione e avventura informazioni su nat king cole. She returned as a pop singer on the 1987 album everlasting and her cover of bruce. King for the first time to interview him for a film on eric clapton and cream. A classic christmas song done live on tv by one of the classiest singers ever the late nat king cole doing his famous the christmas song chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Carol cole was born on october 17, 1944 in west medford, massachusetts, usa. This is the definitive film about nat king cole and i would recommend it wholeheartedly. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. The deal also includes jon brewers documentary nat king cole. Take an indepth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in.
Natalie maria cole february 6, 1950 december 31, 2015 was an american singer, songwriter, and actress. Please enjoy this trailer for the new documentary film nat king cole. Afraid of the dark documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. Part of the honolulu african american film festival 2016. The first national television show hosted by an africanamerican, the nat king cole show ran from 19561957. Because of this, i think some of the focus of the film seemed more like a family documentary than a documentary.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nat king cole. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Nat king cole s career and legacy has been recalled with the recent release of four episodes of the groundbreaking nat king cole show on itunes, which plans to release 30 of the original 64 episodes of the show. Cole was the daughter of american singer and jazz pianist nat king cole.
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