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Sam Cooke: Legend

Tuesday, June 8 at 8pm on MPT

About the program

This Grammy-winning film documents the rise of the soul music legend, from his beginnings as a gospel singer to his crossover to the pop and R&B charts. An exploration of more than just his music alone, the biography also looks at Cooke’s personal life and his role as a civil rights activist. Songs include "You Send Me,” "(What a) Wonderful World," "Having a Party," and "A Change Is Gonna Come."