Respect is a biographical drama that follows the rise of Aretha Franklin, an African-American pop singer, in the 1960s. The film explores her journey from a gospel singer to becoming the Queen of Soul, showcasing her struggles, abusive relationships, and her relationship with her father. It also highlights her iconic performances and the impact of her music.
A documentary film about the life and career of Teddy Pendergrass, showcasing his rise to fame as a soul singer and the tragic car accident that left him paralyzed. The film explores his journey to overcome adversity and continue to make music.
Soul Power is a documentary film that takes place in the 1970s and focuses on the preparations and performances of various musicians and artists leading up to the Rumble in the Jungle boxing match. The film showcases the vibrant soul music and African culture of the time, as well as the comeback of a heavyweight champion.
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Answering separate reports of a shooting and of a kidnapping at the motel, police found Cooke's body, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes but no shirt, pants or underwear. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, which was later determined to have pierced his heart. The motel's manager, Bertha Franklin, said she had shot Cooke in self-defense after he broke into her office residence and attacked her. Her account was immediately questioned and disputed by acquaintances.
1970s soul singer Millie Jackson struts her stuff onstage and proves she hasn't lost a step in this live performance at the Sunset Junction Street Festival in Los Angeles. Known as someone not afraid to speak her mind, Jackson puts on a characteristically raw show full of rocking music and four-letter words. The provocative and uninhibited songstress found later success as host of her own Dallas-based radio program.
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