Face the Music And Dance In.

The Incredible Story of A True American Icon.

The Life And Man Behind The Music.

This candid account of the actual happenings in and around the “fairytale” life of fame and fortune of Nat King Cole, are taken from the private journals of Nat King Cole and exclusive interviews with the widow of Nat King Cole, Maria Cole, as well as contributions from other family members, Tony Bennett, Buddy Greco, Harry Bellafonte, Nancy Wilson, Sir Bruce Forsythe, George Benson, Aaron Neville, Johnny Mathis and many more.

Imagine being the ONLY black television star in Hollywood.

At a time when America groaned under the weight of segregation and prejudice, this man went against all odds to make his mark.

Imagine that the very people who were supposed to be helping your career were also the ones brainstorming a way to package you as something you were not: A white man.

Director Jon Brewer is given exclusive access to archive held by the estate, which will be revealed for the first time in this film; honouring the man and his journey and the passing of a true icon, but also revealing his feelings behind his ultimate calling as a “beacon of hope” to the legions of the oppressed.

"It was not an easy time for him or his family; nobody wanted him." - Harry Belafonte.

"He was so loved, not only as an artist, but as a human being. His humility and his good will really resonated." - Timolin Cole

"[They] didn't want black people in the neighborhood and they did everything to make him uncomfortable." - Ivan Mogull

“He was our beacon … shining through all the negativity. " - Johnny Mathis

Celebrate The Life of a Legend.

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