| Description |
1 DVD-video (approximately 119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Special features: Extended interviews ; live performance from the Royal Albert Hall 2011. |
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"Survival is a word... this is its story!"--Container. |
| Credits |
Produced and directed by Jon Brewer. |
| Cast |
Narrated by Morgan Freeman. |
| Note |
Featuring Eric Clapton, Bono, Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana, Bruce Willis, Bobby Bland, Buddy Guy, Bill Wyman, Dr. John, Leon Russell, Joe Walsk, John Mayall and others. |
| Summary |
Director Jon Brewer worked closely with the gregarious and charming musician and was given extraordinary access to his friends, family and colleagues. This is a no holds barred, powerful documentary that explores how an orphaned kid from Mississippi turned his life around, battled against all odds and against unrelenting racism to overcome even the toughest critics in the entertainment industry, to become 'King of the Blues'. |
| System Details |
DVD. NTSC; Region 0; Dolby digital. |
| Note |
English dialogue. |
| Subject |
King, B. B.
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Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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African American musicians -- Biography.
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Blues (Music) -- History.
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Biographical films.
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Nonfiction films.
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| Added Author |
Brewer, Jon, director.
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Freeman, Morgan, actor.
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Emperor Media Ltd.
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Cardinal Releasing Ltd.
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Bounce Productions Ltd. (Firm)
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Kingsid Ventures Ltd.
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| Added Title |
B B King. The life of Riley |
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Life of Riley |
| ISBN |
9786315422805 |
| Standard No. |
760137634591 : $13.56 |
| Music # |
MDV6345D |
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