BB King : the life of Riley /

BB King : the life of Riley /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Pottstown, PA : MVD Visual, [2014] ©2012
Description:	1 videodisc (approximately 119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language:	English
Subject:	King, B. B. King, B. B. Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography. African American musicians -- Biography. Blues (Music) -- History. African American musicians. Blues (Music) Blues musicians. United States. Biographical films. Biography. Documentary films. Filmed performances. History. Nonfiction films.
Format:	DVD Video
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10732796

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Varying Form of Title:	Life of Riley B B King : the life of Riley
Other authors / contributors:	Brewer, Jon, director. Freeman, Morgan, speaker. Emperor Media Ltd., production company. Cardinal Releasing Ltd., production company. Bounce Productions Ltd. (Firm), production company. Kingsid Ventures Ltd., production company.
Physical medium:	4 3/4 in.
Sound characteristics:	digital optical
Video characteristics:	NTSC
Digital file characteristics:	video file DVD video
Notes:	Title from container. Special features: Extended interviews ; live performance from the Royal Albert Hall 2011. "Survival is a word... this is its story!"--Container. 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. Directed by Jon Brewer. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. DVD; NTSC; Region 0; Dolby digital. English dialogue; no subtitles.
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'.
Standard no.:	760137634591
Publisher's no.:	MVD6345D MVD Visual

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Item Description:	Title from container. Special features: Extended interviews ; live performance from the Royal Albert Hall 2011. "Survival is a word... this is its story!"--Container. 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.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (approximately 119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD; NTSC; Region 0; Dolby digital.
Production Credits:	Directed by Jon Brewer.