The World of Nat King Cole

5.5
2004 1 hr 39 min Documentary , Music

Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with friends and celebrity fans this feature length film charts Nat "King" Cole's battle with racist 50’s America to become a superstar. An intimate portrait, it’s filled with music and accompanied the release of the album of the same name.

  • Cast:
    Nat King Cole , Harry Belafonte , Tony Bennett , Pat Boone , Whoopi Goldberg , Isaac Hayes , Quincy Jones

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Reviews

Noutions
2004/06/15

Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

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FirstWitch
2004/06/16

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

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Robert Joyner
2004/06/17

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

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Gary
2004/06/18

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

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