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Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul

2017·Movie
1h 30min
66
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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, show business, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Sound Centrality8

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The turbulent life of soul and blues singer, the late Joe Cocker. A former gas fitter from Sheffield, catapulted to world stardom in 1969 at Woodstock with his legendary performance of the Beatles song, "A Little Help from My Friends". But in the early 1970s, Joe Cocker's inner demons nearly killed him. Overcoming his struggles with alcohol and drugs, he rebuilt his reputation as "one of the great primal rock and roll vocalists of all time" (Billy Joel's description). The film mixes Joe Cocker's own words, with rare archive. His wife (Pam Cocker) & family, friends and the legendary songwriters and musicians he collaborated with, tell Joe Cocker's story. The film has raw, historic, electric performance footage throughout. Extensive interviews of key people through his life include: Pam Cocker, Ben Fong-Torres (Rolling Stone magazine editor), Randy Newman, Jimmy Webb, Billy Joel, Rita Coolidge, Deric Dyer, Glyn Johns, and numerous others.
Rock & Roll DocumentarySoulful Vocal LegacyAddiction and RecoveryWoodstock Era NostalgiaBehind the MusicEmotional BiopicClassic Rock HistoryRaw Performance FootageTribute to a Legend

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Where can I stream Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul legally?

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Is Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul rated?

Drug useStrong language

Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul?

1 h 30 min

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul?

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