| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
digital optical rda |
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NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; Region 0; Dolby digital. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Special features: Extended interviews ; live performance from the Royal Albert Hall 2011. |
| Cast |
Narrated by Morgan Freeman. |
| Note |
"Survival is a word... this is its story!"--Container. |
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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. |
| 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'. |
| Language |
English dialogue; no subtitles. |
| Subject |
King, B. B.
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Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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African American musicians -- Biography.
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Blues (Music) -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Documentary films.
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Filmed performances.
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| Added Author |
Brewer, Jon, director.
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Freeman, Morgan, speaker.
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Emperor Media Ltd., production company.
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Cardinal Releasing Ltd., production company.
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Bounce Productions Ltd. (Firm), production company.
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Kingsid Ventures Ltd., production company.
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| Added Title |
Life of Riley |
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B B King. The life of Riley |
| Standard No. |
760137634591 |
| Music No. |
MVD6345D MVD Visual |
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