American Masters

Carole King: Natural Woman

Passport Season 30 Episode 3 | 53m 11s

King tells her story in the new documentary American Masters – Carole King: Natural Woman that weaves previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, friends, fellow songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Tapestry producer Lou Adler, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, and more. How a 16-year-old songwriter became a star.

Aired: 02/19/16

Expires: 02/19/20

Rating: NR

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