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BB KING: The LIFE OF RILEY narrated by Morgan Freeman and joined by Bono, Bill Cosby, Eric Clapton, Bill Cosby, Dr. John, Bruce Willis and 20+ other heavyweight contributors including appearances by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and President Obama. BB King opens his heart and tells the story of how an oppressed and orphaned young man came to influence and earn the unmitigated praise of the music industry and its following, to carry the title: 'KING OF THE BLUES'. Filmed on location all over America as well as in the United Kingdom, this picture brings to life the heat and gin-soaked plantations where it all began. With the full cooperation of the BB King Museum, owners of vaults and archives so precious and immense, that several trips had to be made to America to revisit the collection and partake of its many gems. Prejudice and segregation has stained the lives of countless black person and BB 'Riley' King made sure that through his music, he never allowed it to mar his spirit. This is the essence of the story that makes an astoundingly beautiful film; extremely informative and visually captivating. 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.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
Product Details
Actors: B.B. King, Morgan Freeman
Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, NTSC
Language: English
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: MVD VISUAL
DVD Release Date: June 17, 2014
Run Time: 123 minutes
Special Features
Extended interviews; Live footage from The Royal Albert Hall
Cast & Crew
B.B. King Participant
Morgan Freeman Voice Only
Technical Credits
Jon Brewer Director, Executive Producer, Producer
Tina France Executive Producer
Matt Greenham Editor
Laura Royko Associate Producer
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