'The invaluable and definitive autobiography of the last great bluesman, BB King.' - The Observer

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. B.B. 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 B.B. 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 African Americans, and B.B. '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.

Bonus Materials

• Live at the Albert Hall ''See That My Grave Is Kept Clean'
• Live at the Albert Hall 'Thrill Has Gone' including special guests Ronnie Wood, Susan Tedeshci, Derek Trucks, Mick Hucknell & Slash
• Bonus Interviews from Buddy Guy, Mick Hucknell & Ronnie Wood, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Bobby Bland, Walter Trout, Susan Tedeschi, Carlos Santana, Joe Bonamassa, Dr John, John Mayall, Slash, Leon Russell.

Cast & Crew

Director: Jon Brewer

Producer: Jon Brewer

Track Listing

• How Blue Can You Get (Live)
• Chains + Things
• The Thrill is Gone
• Need Your Love
• Sweet 16
• When Love Comes to Town
• See That My Grave is Kept Clean (live)
• Blues Boy Tune
• Messy But Good
• On My Word of Honour
• Tired of Your Jive
• And lots more!

Additional Details

Label: MVD Visual

Genre: Blues

Language: English

Run Time: 123 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 07/01/14

UPC: 760137634492