Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

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.

Release Date

January 11, 2010

Status

Released

Original Title

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Runtime

54min

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