Synopsis
Documentary charting the life of blues guitarist B.B. King, with contributions from fellow musicians.
Movie Information
- Director
- Jon Brewer
- Writers
- Jon Brewer
- Release Year
- 2012
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary, Music
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (30 votes)
Top Cast
B.B. King
Self
Narrator (voice)
Bono
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Carlos Santana
Self
Bruce Willis
Self
Bonnie Raitt
Self
John Mayer
Self
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