Afraid of the dark nat king cole jon brewer jon brewer 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. The film premiered in london on may 2014, and has continued to be. At a time when black americans were still suffering segregation and prejudice, nat king cole broke through the race. The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u. 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. The videos will most likely be a combination of elements, most likely in a stran. Afraid of the dark is the final testimony on the tremulous life of a musical legend and beacon of hope to black people across 1950s america, as told by jon brewer, the exmusic manager and director of b. 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. Afraid of the dark 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on march 17, 1919. 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. The film is filled with interviews of family, people that worked alongside of. That meant the nat king cole show was what was called a sustaining program, its expenses paid solely by the host.
Madison avenue, cole would later famously quip, is afraid of the dark. If i put up any videos, it will be when i feel like it. When nat king cole was four years old, the family moved to chicago, illinois, where his father, edward coles, became a baptist. This documentary was a beautiful little insight into nat king cole, not only as a performer, but as a human being. This is the definitive film about nat king cole and i would recommend it wholeheartedly.
Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Nat king cole forever remains one of the greatest jazz. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The station was playing this entire box set over a monthlong period and the dj couldnt say enough good things about the set. Each of the cole brothers pursued careers in music. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for.
Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. The one and only hardly rectifies or sheds light on this. Nat king cole documentary 2006 nataliecolelivedforlove. On the demise of the nat king cole show, the star famously remarked, madison avenue is afraid of the dark. During the one season his show, the nat king cole show 1956 was on the air, it had no sponsor, being run by nbc on a sustaining networksponsored basis. Nat king cole was among the greatest performers of jazz, which peer tony bennett calls americas classical music. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. The official trailer for the authorised feature documentary nat king cole.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. He was the first black person to have his own television show, and part of his legacy was showing that the country was ready to change. Unforgettable rupauls drag race tv series 2012 performer 1 episode 2011 soul train awards tv special 2011 performer. 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. As a jazz pianist, he influenced just about everyone including the great oscar peterson. The highly rated show had topoftheline production values, music by nelson riddles orchestra, topname guest stars and the personal endorsement of nbc chairman david sarnoff who ordered. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in. At a time when black americans were still suffering segregation and prejudice, nat king cole broke through the race barrier, becoming the only. Recently, i was on a trip and listening to a jazz format radio station while spending some time on the road.
One of the worlds most talented and respected singing stars, nat king cole, was the victim of a vicious attack by a gang of four. British music paper new musical express reported on april. The story of nat king cole and his racist neighbours the. Set your phone or windows into dark mode and use a supporting browser and the page will now appear dark. Nat was the only african american television star in hollywood at a time when the. Director jon brewer profiles the life of the musician using private journals. Natalie cole attends the premiere for nat king cole. Afraid of the dark at the mayfair hotel on may, 2014 in london, england. 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. This is the official film trailer for, afraid of dark, new documentary by mya b. Afraid of the dark is a documentary about the great singer that was apparently the work of his second wife, maria. Cole, nat king the complete capitol recordings of the. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
Afraid of the dark is broadcast on bbc four at 9pm on friday. The incomparable nat king cole volume 1 1991 nat king cole. This video is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owners. Youre the best thing that ever happened to me swinging with the finkels 2011. The life of riley,10 brewer was contacted by the nat king cole estate to create a documentary feature on the life of nat king cole. The film provides poignant insights into the musicians. Nat king cole and his trio featuring the solo instruments of harry edison, willie smith 2, juan tizol, stuff smith nat king cole and his trio featuring the solo instruments of harry edison, willie smith 2, juan tizol, stuff smith the complete after midnight sessions master takes. Because of this, i think some of the focus of the film seemed more like a family documentary than a documentary. It was also in 1956 that cole experienced racial discrimination in its most savage form. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis.
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