The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard PearceDirector
- Robert GordonWriter
Cast
- Richard PearceSelf
- B.B. KingSelf (archive footage)
- Little RichardSelf (archive footage)
- Fats DominoSelf (archive footage)