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King of the Hill: A 70th Anniversary Retrospective of Cincinnati’s King Records (2014)

4.620140h 10mEN
MusicDocumentaryHistory

Directed by Matt Peiken

Rating

4.6/10

Runtime

0h 10m

Language

EN

Release

August 8, 2014

Director

Matt Peiken

Overview

James Brown was the jewel in the crown, but the throne of Cincinnati’s King Records always belonged to its irascible founder, Syd Nathan. This is the 70th anniversary of the legendary record label and studio. It closed shop nearly 40 years ago, in a now long-neglected warehouse on the neighborhood ...

Cast

Matt Peiken

Matt Peiken

Narrator

Philip Paul

Philip Paul

Self

Syd Nathan

Syd Nathan

Self/Archival

Otis Williams

Otis Williams

Self

Steve Halper

Steve Halper

Self

Chris Schadler

Chris Schadler

Self

Cass Sterritt

Cass Sterritt

Self

Brian X. Powers

Brian X. Powers

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into King of the Hill: A 70th Anniversary Retrospective of Cincinnati’s King Records (2014), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

James Brown was the jewel in the crown, but the throne of Cincinnati’s King Records always belonged to its irascible founder, Syd Nathan. This is the 70th anniversary of the legendary record label and studio. It closed shop nearly 40 years ago, in a now long-neglected warehouse on the neighborhood border of Evanston and Walnut Hills, but its impact still reverberates across today’s music.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of King of the Hill: A 70th Anniversary Retrospective of Cincinnati’s King Records. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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