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Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • TV-PG
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
214
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Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000)
BiographyDrama

R&B singer Natalie Cole narrates this docudrama about her life, adapted from her autobiography.R&B singer Natalie Cole narrates this docudrama about her life, adapted from her autobiography.R&B singer Natalie Cole narrates this docudrama about her life, adapted from her autobiography.

  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writers
    • Cindy Myers
    • Natalie Cole
    • Digby Diehl
  • Stars
    • Natalie Cole
    • Diahann Carroll
    • James McDaniel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    214
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writers
      • Cindy Myers
      • Natalie Cole
      • Digby Diehl
    • Stars
      • Natalie Cole
      • Diahann Carroll
      • James McDaniel
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Photos4

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    Top Cast65

    Natalie Cole
    Natalie Cole
    • Self
    Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll
    • Maria Cole
    James McDaniel
    James McDaniel
    • Nat 'King' Cole
    Randy J. Goodwin
    Randy J. Goodwin
    • Marvin Yancy
    Theresa Randle
    Theresa Randle
    • Natalie Cole
    Michael Anthony Rawlins
    Michael Anthony Rawlins
    • Chuck Jackson
    Ted Whittall
    Ted Whittall
    Richard Sali
    Richard Sali
    Clé Bennett
    Clé Bennett
    • Abdullah
    Stephanie Sams
    • Natalie Cole (8-11)
    Andrea Lewis
    Andrea Lewis
    • Natalie Cole (14--15)
    Tyson Fennell
    • Robbie (3)
    A.J. Saudin
    A.J. Saudin
    • Robbie (6)
    • (as Faisal Sudin)
    Kaashif Ford
    • Robbie (13)
    Alisha Morrison
    Alisha Morrison
    • Cookie Cole (13-16)
    Catherine Burdon
    Catherine Burdon
    • Cookie Cole (20-39)
    Sandi Ross
    Sandi Ross
    • Aunt Bay
    Raven Dauda
    Raven Dauda
    • Janice
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writers
      • Cindy Myers
      • Natalie Cole
      • Digby Diehl
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews4

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Goofs
      Natalie Cole signs autographs for her album "Everlasting", which is depicted as being released in 1985 just before Marvin Yancy's death. However, the album that was actually released that year was "Dangerous". "Everlasting" wasn't released until two years later (in 1987).
    • Quotes
      • Young Natalie: [Maria is wrapping up gifts as Natalie comes in] Why didn't you tell me he was sick?
      • Maria Cole: Because he is going to be fine. Help me find the tape, Natalie
      • Young Natalie: How long has he been like this? Do the doctors know what he's got? Do you know how...
      • Maria Cole: [pounds on the table] WHERE is the tape, Natalie?
      • [Natalie goes to get the tape dispenser for her and bring it to her. She sits on the couch and Maria joins her]
      • Maria Cole: Thank you.
    • Soundtracks
      This Will Be
      Written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy
      Performed by Natalie Cole

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 10, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Natalie Cole Story
    • Filming locations
      • Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • NBC Studios
      • Pearson Television International
      • Robert Greenwald Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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