American Masters: The World of Nat King Cole This film focuses not just on Cole's celebrity, but on the Civil Rights movement and how the singer of such popular songs as "Mona Lisa," "Too Young" and "Pretend" broke through major racial barriers in the entertainment industry as the first black American to have his own national radio show and the first black American to have his own television show. When's it on? Visit the Site Download Questions (PDF file - Adobe Reader required) How would you describe Nat King Cole's voice? Are you a Nat King Cole fan? Why or why not? What part can entertainers play in effecting social change? How much do you think Cole contributed to the struggle for Civil Rights? Which do you consider the greater component of success, talent or hard work? What do you think it means that so many mainstream, white Americans liked Cole and his music? If Cole were starting out in the music business now, do you think he'd be successful? Why or why not? What does a person with great talent owe to the world?
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