B.B. King The Life of Riley

The invaluable and definitive autobiography of the last great bluesman, BB King. - The Observer
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  • Rated: Not Rated
  • Run Time: 2 hours, 3 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Released: July 1, 2014
  • Originally Released: 2012
  • Label: MVD VISUAL

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4 stars out of 5 -- Morgan Freeman's wise drawl underscores this tribute to blues icon Riley 'B.B.' King, whose extraordinary life is recounted by first-time director Jon Brewer.
Total Film
Dec 1, 2012

Description by OLDIES.com:

The only documentary ever done on the last of the blues legends. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, directed by Jon Brewer; this visually stunning film has an astounding list of contributors: Bono, Eric Clapton, Bruce Willis, Bonnie Raitt, Dr John , Keith Richards, Bill Wyman plus appearances by Mick Jagger and President Obama. This is a no holds barred, powerful feature that explores how a black cotton picker from Mississippi turned his life around, battled against all the odds and unrelenting racism to overcome even the toughest critics.

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Narrated by Morgan Freeman, B.B. KING: THE LIFE OF RILEY features the legendary bluesman and guitarists opening up about his very difficult childhood, and explaining how his early struggles helped shape his musical output.

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  • UPC: 760137634591
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