Subjects include nats widow, maria cole and a host of family, contemporaries and friends. Please enjoy this trailer for the new documentary film nat king cole. Nat king coles groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on broadway. Mike myers turns documentarian with this film on his friend, legendary manager shep gordon, whose client list ranged from blondie to alice cooper. Deutsch, englisch, franzosisch, spanisch, italienisch. Nat king cole was one of the most popular singers ever to hit the american charts. Nat king cole at 100 article by peter coclanis, published.
Yet he possessed a natural talent so great that these issues were seemingly swept to one side to allow him to become one of the greatest jazz icons of all time. A brilliant recording and concert artist during the 40s, 50s and 60s, he attracted millions of fans around the world with a sensitive and caressing singing voice that was unmistakable. Afraid of the dark is on netflix, and get news and updates, on. Youre afraid of the dark then you grow up unafraid of the dark so, darling, when i kiss you and your heart goes in a spin dont be afraid let true love begin oh, when youre alone youre afraid that its true love wont come it wont hapoen to you so to let this chance for happiness go by would be a sin dont be afraid let true love begin i. Nat king cole centennial kicks off with ultimate album goldmine. Whats the missing link between blondie, alice cooper, teddy pendergrass and pink floyd. 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. Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on march 17, 1919. I was glad to see that his superb ability of jazz pianist wasnt overshadowed. But cole, who was born in montgomery, alabama on march 17, 1919, had migrated with his preacher father and the rest of his family to chicago in 1923 and was raised and reared.
Nat king coles 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 grew up listening to a variety of music that included aretha franklin and janis joplin. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m user score. Jan 17, 2015 nat king afraid of the dark iloveosmusic. The afraid of the dark was coles 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. 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 a series of exclusive interviews.
The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u. Afraid of the dark est disponible soustitre en francais sur netflix france nat king cole. Imagine being in possession of a natural talent so great, so unique and. When nat king cole was four years old, the family moved to chicago, illinois, where his father, edward coles, became a baptist. Nat king cole, eigentlich nathaniel adams coles, 17. Cole was the daughter of american singer and jazz pianist 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. Afraid of the dark 2014 94 min documentary, biography, music 09 oct 2016. 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. Met harry belafonte, tony bennett en george benson. Song information for unforgettable nat king cole on allmusic.
Song information for unforgettable nat king cole on allmusic allmusic. Each of the cole brothers pursued careers in music. We are all we have in the usa, even though it isnt currently available on netflix locally. 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. Documentaire biografie film geregisseerd door jon brewer. Great nat king cole, will be released by motownumefor download purchase. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. 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. 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. Nov 07, 2019 while he achieved fame and fortune as a pops crooner of the 1950s60s, nat king cole firmly occupies a place in jazz history. Afraid of the dark 2014 cast and crew director jon brewer profiles the life of the musician using private journals, letters and film footage provided by maria cole prior to her death. Feb 15, 2011 nat king cole s groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott by sponsoring the first program hosted by an.
Afraid of the dark imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a time when the klu klux klan acted out violently against black people, when america groaned under the weight of segregation and prejudice. The first national television show hosted by an africanamerican, the nat king cole show ran from 19561957. Unlike frank sinatra, tony bennett, rosemary clooney and others who began their careers as singers, cole started out as a pianist, composerarranger, and band leader, working small clubs in chicago, soon adding vocals at the suggestion of a fan. The nat king cole centennial will kick off with ultimate album which will include. Nat king cole, the first black american tv star and a friend of president john kennedy, conquered hearts and minds across the world with a string of hits in the forties and fifties. Ive just got round to watching my recording of this. The legend of shep gordon 20 on netflix in the usa. Afraid of the dark at a time when black americans were still suffering segregation and prejudice, nat king cole broke through the race barrier, becoming the only black television star in the us, with a weekly primetime show acknowledging his unique natural talent. 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.
Nat king cole blijft unforgettable klara blijf verwonderd. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. The story of nat king cole and his racist neighbours the. 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. Kaufen sie nat king cole afraid of the dark gunstig ein.
Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for. Afraid of the dark nat king cole was the only black television star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. While he achieved fame and fortune as a pops crooner of the 1950s60s, nat king cole firmly occupies a place in jazz history. Natalie maria cole february 6, 1950 december 31, 2015 was an american singer, songwriter, and actress. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for some.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat king cole, was an american vocalist and jazz pianist. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. 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. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. After graduation in 1972 she began singing at small clubs with her band, black magic. 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. Mar 20, 2018 nat king coles 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. January 17, 2015 the trailer above is for the new nat king cole documentary thats about to hit the market and its exposing some very harsh truths about the life of mr. Nat was the only african american television star in hollywood at a time when the. Profile of nat king cole and his experiences of racism using private journals, letters and film footage provided by his wife maria prior to her death in. She returned as a pop singer on the 1987 album everlasting and her cover of bruce. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today.