Lou Rawls

A former mafia foot soldier tries for a quiet life working in a bookstore, but the arrival of his hot-headed nephew draws him into a life of crime.

In search of the future wife he’s seen only in his “visions,” a goofy street puppeteer believes he’s finally found her, but she’s not all she appears.

Sam Cooke continues to influence generation after generation. From gospel to new wave, from rockers to rappers, nearly every form of popular music today bears the unmistakable imprint of the legendary Sam Cooke. From his infectious melodies, the smooth styling, and of course, that incredible voice. This Grammy Award winning film with Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Bobby Womack and more.