In 2008 it was rereleased in digitaldownload format through services like itunes and amazon music. Like a song of love that clings to me, how the thought of you does things to me. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for. The story of nat king cole and his racist neighbours the. Nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael country. Afraid of the dark is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 4. 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. Unforgettable duet with nat king cole unforgettable. Each of the cole brothers pursued careers in music. Commenting on the lack of sponsorship, cole said shortly after its demise, madison avenue is afraid of the dark. Bbc nat king cole afraid of the dark 720p hdtv x264 aac. 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.
Four episodes will be added for online download each month. Nat king cole documentary 2006 nataliecolelivedforlove. 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. The extraordinary by nat king cole is released by universal music on 26 may. Download nat king cole mp3 songs and albums music downloads.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Wilnelia merced and casey cole attend the premiere for nat king cole. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. 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. 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. Nat king coles groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only.
This is nat king cole afraid of the dark trailer by cardinal releasing on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 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. 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. The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u. The first national television show hosted by an africanamerican, the nat king cole show ran from 19561957. 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. Imagine being in possession of a natural talent so great, so unique and. Bbc nat king cole afraid of the dark 720p hdtv x264 aacmvgr language. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat. 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. Afraid of the dark is broadcast on bbc four at 9pm on friday independent culture newsletter. 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. Afraid of the dark 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Afraid of the dark at the mayfair hotel on may, 2014 in london, england.
Imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. 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. Madison avenue is afraid of the dark, cole said after quitting the show. 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. The bluray has some worthy extras such as clips from the nat king cole show,nearly half an hour of natalie 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. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. 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. 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 march 17th 1919february 15th 1965 was a popular american singer and jazz musician. Cardinal releasing, emperor media, king cole partners 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. Studio album 6 compilation 3 the world of nat king cole.
Afraid of the dark is a documentary about the great singer that was apparently the work of his second wife, maria. When youre young youre afraid of the dark then you grow up unafraid of the dark so, darling, when. Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on march 17, 1919. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Unforgettable thats what you are, unforgettable tho near or far. Because of this, i think some of the focus of the film seemed more like a family documentary than a documentary. This is the definitive film about nat king cole and i would recommend it wholeheartedly. Afraid of the dark was broadcast in december, 2019.
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