ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

2019 1h 14m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 57

Documentary

Synopsis

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This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Quincy Jones
Self
Smokey Robinson
Self
Dionne Warwick
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kelly Duane de la Vega
Writers: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "ReMastered Series" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Daniel Lessner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Katrina Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Sam Cooke and Jim Brown and Quincy Jones carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9046564 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kelly Duane de la Vega directs. Daniel Lessner scores. Katrina Taylor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Part of the "ReMastered Series" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Daniel Lessner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Katrina Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Sam Cooke and Jim Brown and Quincy Jones carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt9046564 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 57 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Daniel Lessner
Editing: Katrina Taylor
Runtime: 74 min · 1h 14m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019)

Part of

ReMastered Series

This docuseries investigates high-profile events that have affected some of the most legendary names in music, presenting groundbreaking discoveries and insights beyond what has been previously reported. Each episode aims to reveal answers about a seminal event in an artist's life. Topics include the mysterious shooting of reggae icon Bob Marley, the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay, and a potential controversy surrounding the death of R&B star Sam Cooke. "ReMastered" is created by critically acclaimed producers Jeff and Michael Zimbalist. Content expanded.