Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 90 mins · English

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Directed by

John Edginton

Starring

Glyn Johns, Joe Cocker, Michael Lang, Ben Fong Torres, Billy Joel, Randy Newman

This documentary explores the life of the late soul and blues singer Joe Cocker, who rose to fame after a memorable 1969 performance of "A Little Help from My Friends" at Woodstock. The film recounts his struggles with substance abuse in the early 1970s and his subsequent comeback, establishing him as a celebrated vocalist. Featuring rare archive footage and interviews with his wife Pam Cocker, family, friends, and collaborators like Randy Newman and Billy Joel, the film offers a revealing portrait of a complex and enduring musical icon.