BB King - The Life Of Riley
Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Joined by Bono, Eric Clapton, Bruce Wilis, Ringo Star and others, including appearances by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and President Obama, the legendary BB King opens his heart to Director Jon Brewer and tells the story of how an oppressed and somewhat orphaned youth came to influence and earn the unmitigated praise of the music industry to carry the title, ‘ King of the Blues’.
Made with the full cooperation and contribution of BB King and the BB King Museum, BB King ‘ The Life of Riley’ brings to life the heat- and- gin soaked plantations where it all began. Prejudice and segregation stained the lives countless black persons, 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.
Made with the full cooperation and contribution of BB King and the BB King Museum, BB King ‘ The Life of Riley’ brings to life the heat- and- gin soaked plantations where it all began. Prejudice and segregation stained the lives countless black persons, 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.
Runtime: 123 min
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Content guidance: Contains mild language and photographic images of hangings
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Content guidance: Contains mild language and photographic images of hangings
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