Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. Baptist minister, nat king coles father archive footage view more. This is the definitive film about nat king cole and i would recommend it wholeheartedly. 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. Afraid of the dark was broadcast in december, 2019. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Studio album 6 compilation 3 the world of nat king cole. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Nat king cole afraid of the dark is certainly watchable, but it is something of a disappointment contentwise. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. Bbc nat king cole afraid of the dark 720p hdtv x264 aac. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Afraid of the dark 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The story of nat king cole and his racist neighbours. Nat king cole full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In 2008 it was rereleased in digitaldownload format through services like itunes. Nat king cole has remained a favorite for those who listen to and study the american songbook even though he died at the age of 46 in 1965.
I gave a little high and low pass with equalizer to the sound and then i normalised it to. 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 prime. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for some. Ive just got round to watching my recording of this. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat.
He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. Afraid of the dark is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 4. For a mildmannered man whose music was always easy on the ear, nat king cole managed to be a figure of considerable controversy during his 30 years as a professional musician. 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. Nat king cole was a beacon of hope to africanamericans in 1950s america. Dec 11, 2011 here it is the complete wold famous bbc tv special from 1963 september by nat king cole in hd resolution. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Nat king coles songs stream online music songs listen. Afraid of the dark 2014 is available on netflix united states. The story of nat king cole and his racist neighbours the. Nat king cole an evening with nat king cole hd youtube.
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. Ap photofile singer and pianist nat king cole is seen. Eartha kitt hugs nat king cole, playing the piano in the role of w. Nat king cole list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Nat king cole was the only black television star in hollywood.
Film about singer nat king cole using his journals and interviews with family and friends. Natalie cole attends the premiere for 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. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. Brewer was born in eastbourne, england to gansel and eileen brewer. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nat king cole. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in. 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. Afraid of the dark is broadcast on bbc four at 9pm on friday. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the jon brewerdirected movie via subscription. Afraid of the dark is a documentary about the great singer that was apparently the work of his second wife, maria. Cat ballou 1965, his final film, was released several months after his death. Please enjoy this trailer for the new documentary film nat king cole. Direct download free movies mp3s software programs stock images. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android.
Because of this, i think some of the focus of the film seemed more like a family documentary than a documentary. Download nat king cole mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Some kind of dating would have been useful as well. Nat king cole march 17th 1919february 15th 1965 was a popular american singer and jazz musician. Afraid of the dark is on netflix, and get news and updates, on. 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. 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. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u.
From the late 40s to the mid60s, he was a massively successful pop sin. Imagine being in possession of a natural talent so great, so unique and. Apr 14, 2018 film about singer nat king cole using his journals and interviews with family and friends. Indiana jones and the secret of the lady of elche a fan film by david cossio ferrari duration. Bbc nat king cole afraid of the dark 720p hdtv x264 aacmvgr. I was glad to see that his superb ability of jazz pianist wasnt overshadowed. 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. 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. Afraid of the dark at the mayfair hotel on may, 2014 in london, england. 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. At a time when black americans were still suffering segregation and prejudice, nat king cole broke through the race barrier, becoming the only.
Aug 27, 2016 this documentary takes us into the life of the great nat king cole. 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. From director jon brewer, this searing and candid account of the musical. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat king cole, was an american singer and jazz pianist.