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

2014Directed by Matt Peiken

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Released: August 8, 2014
Runtime: 10m

About King of the Hill: A 70th Anniversary Retrospective of Cincinnati’s King Records

Music
Documentary
History

Synopsis

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.

Director: Matt Peiken
Writer: Matt Peiken

Principal cast

In billing order

Matt PeikenNarrator
Philip PaulSelf
Syd NathanSelf/Archival
Otis WilliamsSelf
Steve HalperSelf
Chris SchadlerSelf

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