ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

To be honest it should have just been called "The life and legend of Sam Cooke". They spent about 10 seconds on the actual murder. 5 seconds devoted to the woman who actually admitted to killing him and 5 seconds on a quick list of conspiracies. Otherwise it had very little to do with the actual murder. In the end I enjoyed the historic relevance but I felt a bit battered by the constant mantra that I'll never understand the black experience.

I had no idea what this man had to endure and what a fighter he was only to have his life snuffed out too young...yes black lives matter..thank God its not AS racist as it was back then but evil government and law authorities still do... Absolutely incredible documentary. So much history and talent from Sam. I'm glad this exists. I was able to learn not only about Sam's activism, but his business ventures and the stain on white America. Fascinating and powerful documentary about a national treasure. His life was mysteriously cut too short. Educational, inspiring, Highly recommended. Required watching! Must watch - Nuff said.

"The Two Killings of Sam Cooke" is a fascinating documentary, whether you are familiar with the music of Sam Cooke or not. While I have loved his music for decades and had some passing knowlege of how he died, the film did a great job of bringing it all to light and putting it in context. After all, it was incredibly weird that a young and incredibly successful pop singer would be on top of the world one day and then killed the next and it being ruled a justifiable homicide!

The story doesn't just recount his death but puts it in context. I didn't know that he was involved with the civil rights movement and that he was friends with the likes of Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X. Overall, a very well told biography...especially because so many who knew and loved him are still alive and participated in this project. Well worth seeing as well as quite sad.

Sam Cooke was a beautiful young man and a brilliant artist. The film is at its best when it focuses on the man and his talent. Tragically, we will never know the full truth, so the speculation was unwarranted. Just tell his story and weep for his loss to his family, friends, the entire music industry-and all of us who love great music. It just breaks my heart we never got to see him fly even higher in music and social activism. But I'm grateful more youth will learn about him and discover his songs and that voice.

Why hasn't any serious filmmakers made a movie about Sam Cooke's life and, the probable cover-up of, his death?! Would make a very compelling film if in the right hands.