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Narrated by Morgan Freeman, B.B. King: 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 inspired a generation of fans against all odds. The documentary includes never-before-seen interviews with rock legends including U2’s Bono, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Ringo Starr and many others. Experience the inspirational journey of survival for the very first time with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 15-time GRAMMY winning artist Riley ‘BB’ King.
Original Release
05/09/2013
US Release
05/21/2014
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Morgan Freeman | Narrator / Narrator (voice) |
| B.B. King | Self |
| Bill Cosby | Self |
| Albert King | Self - B. B. King's father |
| Lessie Mae Fair | Self |
| David Matthews | Self |
| Sara Betty Lou Henson | Self |
| Bobby Bland | Self |
| John Cadillac Holden | Self |
| Walter Trout | Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Morgan Freeman | Narrator / Narrator (voice) |
| B.B. King | Self |
| Bill Cosby | Self |
| Albert King | Self - B. B. King's father |
| Lessie Mae Fair | Self |
| David Matthews | Self |
| Sara Betty Lou Henson | Self |
| Bobby Bland | Self |
| John Cadillac Holden | Self |
| Walter Trout | Self |
| Wayne Cartledge | Self |
| Charles Evers | Self |
| Jo Cartledge | Self |
| Delcia Davis | Self |
| Carver Randle | Self |
| Annie Clay | Self |
| Leon Russell | Self |
| Bukka White | Self |
| Rufus Thomas | Self |
| Robert Lockwood | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jon Brewer | Executive Producer |
| Tina France | Executive Producer |
| Laura Brewer | Producer |
| Harriet Hammond | Producer |
| Laura Royko | Producer |
Editors
Clips
B.B. King: The Life Of Riley: The Road Was No Place For A Marriage
