BB King. The life of Riley / Emperor Media Ltd. in association with Cardinal Releasing Ltd. and Kingsid Ventures Ltd. presents ; a John Brewer film ; produced and directed by Jon Brewer.
Publisher:
MVD Visual,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from container. Special features: Extended interviews ; live performance from the Royal Albert Hall 2011. "Survival is a word... this is its story!"--Container. 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. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
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'.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.