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 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. 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. Imagine being in possession of a natural talent so great, so unique and. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for some. 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. I have no need to be afraid of the dark or what is lurking in it, but i want light to explode to the people i live on earth with.
Afraid of the dark est disponible soustitre en francais sur netflix france nat king cole. Feb 15, 2011 nat king cole s groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott by sponsoring the first program hosted by an. This candid account of the actual happenings in and around the fairytale life of fame and fortune of nat king cole are taken from the private journals of nat king cole and a series of exclusive interviews. Cole was the daughter of american singer and jazz pianist nat king cole.
Blue prelude written by gordon jenkins performed by maria cole courtesy of capitol records get your kicks on route 66. A buzzard took the monkey for a ride in the air the monkey thought that everything was on the square the buzzard tried to throw the monkey off his back. Tv14 1h 34min documentary, biography, music 9 october 2016 finland. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat king cole, was an american vocalist and jazz pianist.
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. The world is a dark place though it has its joys and little blessings, it is a fallen world. 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. Please enjoy this trailer for the new documentary film nat king cole. Afraid of the dark nat king cole was the only black television star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. When you purchase 2 or more kernel seasons products. I was glad to see that his superb ability of jazz pianist wasnt overshadowed. 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. Nat was the only african american television star in hollywood at a time when the. In 2008 it was rereleased in digitaldownload format through services like itunes. Afraid of the dark 2014 is available on netflix united states. Afraid of the dark 2014 94 min documentary, biography, music 09 oct 2016.
Take an indepth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world. Afraid of the dark is a documentary about the great singer that was apparently the work of his second wife, maria. I do not, for the record, sleep with a lamp on anymore. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. Read the afraid of the dark movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Afraid of the dark was broadcast in december, 2019. The first national television show hosted by an africanamerican, the nat king cole show ran from 19561957. The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u. Cole said shortly after its demise, madison avenue is afraid of the dark. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. I thought that i had moved past that fear of the dark. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the. 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. 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.
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. 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. Are you afraid of the dark s02e10 the tale of the full moon. Ive just got round to watching my recording of this. 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. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. 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. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts.
Subjects include nats widow, maria cole and a host of family, contemporaries and friends. Nat king coles groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott by sponsoring the first program hosted by an. The story of nat king cole and his racist neighbours the. Mar 20, 2018 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. A buzzard took the monkey for a ride in the air the monkey thought that everything was on the square. Afraid of the dark is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 4. 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. When nat king cole was four years old, the family moved to chicago, illinois, where his father, edward coles. Baptist minister, nat king coles father archive footage view more.
His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Jan 17, 2015 nat king afraid of the dark iloveosmusic. Afraid of the dark is on netflix, and get news and updates, on. Nat was the only african american television star in. Nat king cole afraid of the dark dvd region 2 discshop. This is the definitive film about nat king cole and i would recommend it wholeheartedly. Youre afraid of the dark then you grow up unafraid of the dark so, darling, when i kiss you and your heart goes in a spin dont be afraid let true love begin oh, when youre alone youre afraid that its true love wont come it wont hapoen to you so to let this chance for happiness go by would be a sin dont be afraid let true love begin i. The extraordinary by nat king cole is released by universal music on 26 may. 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.
Nat king cole 17 march 1919 15 february 1965 american singer and jazz musician. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on broadway. Each of the cole brothers pursued careers in music. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m. Because of this, i think some of the focus of the film seemed more like a family documentary than a documentary. Yet he possessed a natural talent so great that these issues were seemingly swept to one side to allow him to become one of the greatest jazz icons of all time. Subjects include nat s widow, maria cole and a host of family, contemporaries and friends. Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on march 17, 1919. Natalie maria cole february 6, 1950 december 31, 2015 was an american singer, songwriter, and actress. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat. 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. This candid account of the actual happenings in and around the fairytale life of fame and fortune of nat king cole, are taken from the private journals of nat king cole and exclusive interviews with the widow of nat king cole, maria cole, as well as contributions from other family. 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.
Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m user score. She returned as a pop singer on the 1987 album everlasting and her cover of. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. However, if i am being honest, i am still afraid of the dark. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in.
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