Narrated by morgan freeman, this visually stunning film has an contributions by bono, eric clapton, bruce willis, bonnie raitt, dr. Bb king tells the story of how an oppressed, orphaned young man influenced and earned the praise of the music industry and its following to carry the title of king of. King one of the last mississippi bluesmen died in may 2015 at the age of 89. 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. The life of riley del 20, regia di e interpretato da. Jan 04, 20 creativity media provided the sound mix for this documentary on legendary blues musician, bb king. Creativity media provided the sound mix for this documentary on legendary blues musician, bb king. The life of riley, premiering nationwide during black history month on friday, february 12 at 9 p.
The life of riley in dvd e bluray in offerta e prezzi scontati. Start your 7 day now tv free trial and stream to your laptop, tv, ipad, iphone and other devices. King s story, which begins as an orphaned child working in a cotton field and ends with him playing headlining shows in the best clubs all over the globe, was given a fine film treatment in jon brewers bio documentary the life of riley, and this set is the soundtrack for that film. Apr 06, 2017 bbc bb king the life of riley part 2 series. The film tells the story of the life of the great bluesman and features contributions from, among. Joined by bono, eric clapton, bruce willis, ringo starr and others, including appearances by keith richards, mick jagger and president obama. Legend of bb king a blues guitar tribute for bb king 1925 to 2015.
Legend of bb king a blues guitar tribute for bb king 1925 to 2015 yorkieworsted. King the life of riley the soundtrack 2012, cd discogs. The life of riley narrated by morgan freeman and joined by bono, bill cosby, eric clapton, bill cosby, dr. Director jon brewer worked on the film with king, and with the cooperation of the b. Watch bbc bb king the life of riley part1 series on dailymotion. Since he stopped performing last fall, this film will be the media source, by which everyone will look into his wonderful life.
T he great mississippiborn blues singer and guitarist bb king, was christened riley b king in 1925, which explains the comic title of. Filmed on location all over america, as well as in the uk, this picture brings to life the heat and ginsoaked plantations where it all began, with full cooperation of the bb king museum. The featurelength film, directed by jon brewer for gfm films, features interviews with eric. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. The film tells the story of the life of the great bluesman.
King worked closely with director jon brewer for 2 years to create this powerful film. B b king the life of riley is a must for any blues fan. The life of riley is an engaging, albeit conventional, documentary about the life of blues legend, riley b. Bb king was able to navigate his way to stardom, meeting and playing for kings, queens, presidents including president obama and michelle obama and the greatest of all time the goat muhammad ali. This documentary was screened in 2012, and as far as possible in the time allotted takes a comprehensive look back at his life.
An intuitive and appealing documentary about the life of one of the worlds most recognised blues musicians, but bb king. Kings story of struggle and triumph is chronicled in american masters. Bb king tells the story of how an oppressed, orphaned young man influenced and earned the praise of the music industry and its following to carry the title of king of the blues. The untold true american story of an orphan boy from the heart of the mississippi delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds. While there are arguably better best ofs and anthologies, this is a wonderful way to relive the movie while cruising down the highway.
The life of riley sometimes grows a bit repetitive and its chronological. Bb has influenced a generation of rock royalty, including keith richards, mick jagger, ringo starr, eric clapton, carlos santana, buddy guy, bonnie raitt, joe bonamassa, bono and hundreds more. Jan 28, 2016 awardwinning producerdirector jon brewer worked on the film with king, and with the cooperation of the b. The life of riley is the untold true american story of an orphan boy from the heart of the mississippi delta who rose to music stardom around the world. Documentary charting the life of blues guitarist b. Riley king must begin living the life of an adult at age 14. Bb king the life of riley realeyz stream indie films. A good complication of music by the king of the blues, including his first single miss martha king 1949 dedicated to his wife. Lots of tidbits are here, from his childhood, his indianola playing days, and his work as a disc jockey.
You most probably dont know that in many movies that actually got the oscar, played various british actors, actors that are simply the best. Many would say that the united states is the country with the best actors but this is certainly not true. Bbc bb king the life of riley part1 video dailymotion. It is a great story about bb growing up on the cotton fields, to moving to memphis for the first time and how he became the best blues musician of all time. King, bruce willis, carlos santana, eric clapton the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Oct 07, 2012 watch the trailer to the new documentary bb king. King, was one of the most influential and celebrated blues musicians of all time. King museum and delta interpretive center in indianola, ms, for two years, before king. The only biographical film i know of, about riley b. King museum and delta interpretive center in indianola, mississippi, b. Great interviews with some of the biggest musicians and how bb influenced or touched their lives in any way.
The featurelength film, directed by jon brewer for gfm films, bb king the life of riley on vimeo. Bb king guitar lesson bb s vibrato, bending and stretching with bb. Awardwinning producerdirector jon brewer worked on the film with king, and with the cooperation of the b. The life of riley 2014 the life and music of bb king. The stars pay homage to 87yearold blues guitar giant bb king in this thorough biographical doc, which features eric clapton, keith richards, bonnie raitt, bob. Directed by jon brewer and employing extensive archival footage the film documents kings upbringing on a plantation, the importance of the baptist church during these formative years and the racial fears of growing up in 1930s america.
The life of rileywas filmed in locations across america, as well as the. Excellent filmdocumentary chronicling the life of mr riley bb king. King s story of struggle and triumph is chronicled in american masters. King performing at legendary music club pauls mall in boston circa 1978. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more.
Ive already bought two his live cds and will have to buy the soundtrack of the film. Bb king the life of riley is the muchlauded feature documentary film on the extraordinary life of blues legend b. The life of riley captured the horrors of being black in america and how this man, mr. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. The only documentary ever done on the last of the blues legends. The life of riley is the untold true american story of an orphan boy from the heart of the mississippi delta who rose to music stardom around the world and. Great britain is one of the countries that gave us and still does amazing actors as well as amazing movies. T he great mississippiborn blues singer and guitarist bb king, was christened riley b king in 1925, which explains the comic title of this authoritative. The life of riley 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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