B.B. King: The Life of Riley
B.B. King: The Life of Riley

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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.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in B.B. King: The Life of Riley:

B.B. King
Morgan Freeman
Bono
Eric Clapton
Carlos Santana
Bruce Willis

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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.

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Observer (UK) - 8/10 by Philip French[An] authoritative British documentary on [King's] long, impressive career.
Total Film - 8/10 by George BassToo many people know this man as just the source vocalist from Moby's classic 'Natural Blues'; hopefully this will change that.
Globe and Mail - 8/10 by Liam Lacey[King] is unfailingly articulate, gentlemanly and modest but this is a movie where more music, less talk would definitely have been an improvement.
Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) - 6/10 by John BeifussIt would have been nice if the movie had allowed voices less fannish than those of King's peers and childhood friends to make the case for the signficance of 'The King of the Blues.'
Daily Telegraph (UK) - 6/10 by Robbie CollinConscientious documentary toasting and contextualising blues guitarist BB King's life and work.
ViewLondon - 6/10 by Jennifer TateAn intuitive and appealing documentary about the life of one of the world's most recognised Blues musicians, but BB King: The Life of Riley sometimes grows a bit repetitive and its chronological sequence is rather bland.
User Review - 10/10 by Adam SOnly a few people in history can lay claim to the title "Legend". But, in the world of blues music, if anybody deserves that title it's the incredible guitarist and performer B.B. King. This documentary "The Life of Riley" does justice to the life of this wonderful charismatic man. From his humble upbringing, to life ploughing a field, and forwards into super-stardom and collaborations with the likes of Eric Clapton and U2, this documentary follows it all and gives an insight into what it takes to become the smiling face of the blues for nearly 70 years. The documentary is narrated by the Voice himself, Morgan Freeman, and contains talking head and archival contributions from a who's who of the industry and a bunch of fans - including; Clapton, Bono, Carlos Santana, Bruce Willis, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall III, Joe Bonamassa, Bill Cosby, Robert Cray, Dr John, Buddy Guy, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, David Matthews, John Mayall, John Mayer, Aaron Neville, Leon Russell, Slash, Mick Taylor, Joe Walsh, Johnny Winter, Bill Wyman, President Barack Obama and, of course, King himself. (If that isn't an impressive list of remarkable people, I don't know what is). It's told in a conventional but effective way, but it's the story itself that is gripping. If you like blues music, do yourself a favour and see this documentary. 10/10
User Review - 10/10 by Zada Crawford FHaving seen it twice now I'd highly recommend it. BB is hugely charismatic and the film boasts a soundtrack to die for!
User Review - 8/10 by Ian RA fitting and wonderful tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time. As with most legendary blues performers, the talent seems God given..out of the blue.
User Review - 8/10 by Tuomas RPerusvahva henkilödokkari. Alkupuoli mielenkiintoisempi lapsuuden ja uran alun kuvausta. Loppupuolisko enemmän peruskehumista. Muusiikki huippua alusta loppuun!

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