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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

2014·Movie
1h 35min·PG
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, crime, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Sam CookeBiographical MysteryUnsolved DeathShowbizCrime DocumentaryMusic LegendControversial Incident1960s

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Where can I stream Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke legally?

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke?

1 h 35 min

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke based on a true story?

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

What language is Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke?

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