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    ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas 2019 POSTER

    ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas

    2019

    English

    7.5

    17

    100%

    92%

    Action

    Biography

    Documentary

    Music

    Sam Dunn Sam Dunn Director Billy Bob Thornton Billy Bob Thornton as Himself Billy Gibbons Billy Gibbons as Himself B.B. King B.B. King as Self Randy Newman Randy Newman as Self
    The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.
    Mr. Soul! 2018 POSTER

    Mr. Soul!

    2018

    English

    7.8

    1

    96%

    71%

    Documentary

    Sam Pollard Sam Pollard Director Blair Underwood Blair Underwood as Narration B.B. King B.B. King as Self Patti LaBelle Patti LaBelle as Self Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé as Self
    On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart. He was innovative, political, and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was soul!
    WBCN and the American Revolution 2019 POSTER

    WBCN and the American Revolution

    2019

    English

    7.6

    3

    Action

    Documentary

    Bill Lichtenstein Bill Lichtenstein Director Henry Kissinger Henry Kissinger as Self B.B. King B.B. King as Self Pete Townshend Pete Townshend as Self Randy Newman Randy Newman as Self
    The amazing untold story of the radical underground radio station WBCN-FM set against the profound social, political and cultural changes of the late-1960s and early-70s, using the actual sights, sounds and stories of those who connected through the station, exploding music and countercultural scenes, militant anti-war and civil rights protests and emerging women’s and LGBTQ-liberation movements.
    Tina 2021 POSTER

    Tina

    2021

    English

    7.9

    18

    92%

    91%

    1970s

    Action

    Biography

    buddhism

    choir

    Documentary

    History

    Music

    music record

    strong woman

    switzerland

    Daniel Lindsay Daniel Lindsay Director B.B. King B.B. King as Self Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg as Self Mel Gibson Mel Gibson as Self Angela Bassett Angela Bassett as Self
    Tina Turner overcame impossible odds to become one of the first female Black artists to reach a mainstream international audience. Her road to superstardom is an undeniable story of triumph over adversity. It’s the ultimate story of survival – and an inspirational story of our times.
    U2: Rattle and Hum 1988 POSTER

    U2: Rattle and Hum

    1988

    English

    7.6

    7

    62%

    86%

    Action

    concert

    Documentary

    Music

    u2

    Phil Joanou Phil Joanou Director B.B. King B.B. King as Self Bono Bono as Self Phil Joanou Phil Joanou as Self Joey Miskulin Joey Miskulin as Self
    A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 - on and off the stage - during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolour stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity of the indoor shows, this is U2 at their best. Follow the group across America, exploring new influences, playing with the legendary B.B. King from Dublin to Graceland.
    Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story 2022 POSTER

    Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

    2022

    English

    7.2

    4

    93%

    97%

    Action

    Documentary

    Music

    Frank Marshall Frank Marshall Director B.B. King B.B. King as Self Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong as Self Tom Jones Tom Jones as Self Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self
    This documentary weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the music fest in all of its beauty, madness, and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
    Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story 2017 POSTER

    Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story

    2017

    English

    7.7

    1

    Biography

    Documentary

    Music

    John Anderson John Anderson Director Bob Dylan Bob Dylan as Self B.B. King B.B. King as Self - Interviewee Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt as Self - Interviewee Paul Shaffer Paul Shaffer as Self - Interviewee / Keyboardist
    The life and career of legendary blues musician Paul Butterfield, including some of the most pivotal moments of his life.
    Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall 2022 POSTER

    Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall

    2022

    English

    7.5

    8

    100%

    100%

    american rock band

    biography

    blues rock

    concert

    Documentary

    Music

    rock band

    roots rock

    Bob Smeaton Bob Smeaton Director Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges as Narrator George Harrison George Harrison as Self B.B. King B.B. King as Self Dick Clark Dick Clark as Self
    Featuring never-before-seen concert footage and narration by Jeff Bridges, this documentary explores CCR's humble origins and meteoric rise. It includes the entire set recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on April 14th, 1970.
    Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street 2021 POSTER

    Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

    2021

    English

    8.0

    7

    95%

    96%

    Action

    Documentary

    Family

    History

    informative

    inspirational

    nostalgic

    puppets

    reminiscent

    television history

    Marilyn Agrelo Marilyn Agrelo Director B.B. King B.B. King as Self Brian Henson Brian Henson as Self Holly Robinson Peete Holly Robinson Peete as Self Florence Henderson Florence Henderson as Self
    Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
    Amazon Women on the Moon 1987 POSTER

    Amazon Women on the Moon

    1987

    English

    6.2

    13

    65%

    57%

    Action

    anarchic comedy

    anthology

    campy

    Comedy

    Sci-Fi

    spoof

    tv addicted person

    John Landis John Landis Director Donald Gibb Donald Gibb as Graceless Pirate Bryan Cranston Bryan Cranston as Paramedic #1 B.B. King B.B. King as Self Steve Allen Steve Allen as Steve Allen
    Centered around a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird specials, this lampoon of contemporary life and pop culture skewers some of the silliest spectacles ever created in the name of entertainment.
    Turn It Up! 2014 POSTER

    Turn It Up!

    2014

    English

    7.1

    Documentary

    Robert Radler Robert Radler Director B.B. King B.B. King as Self Slash Slash as Self Nancy Wilson Nancy Wilson as Self Kevin Bacon Kevin Bacon as Self - Narrator
    A celebration of the electric guitar, hosted by Kevin Bacon and featuring interviews & performances by B.B. King, Slash, Les Paul, Robby Krieger, John 5, Paul Stanley, Skunk Baxter, Jerry Cantrell, Nancy Wilson, and many more.
    Summer of Soul 2021 POSTER

    Summer of Soul

    2021

    English

    8.0

    16

    99%

    98%

    blues

    civil rights

    Documentary

    empowerment

    harlem

    History

    jazz

    Music

    rhythm and blues

    Ahmir-Khalib Thompson Ahmir-Khalib Thompson Director Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson as B.B. King B.B. King as Self Al Sharpton Al Sharpton as Self Sheila E. Sheila E. as Self
    During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
    Heart and Souls 1993 POSTER

    Heart and Souls

    1993

    English

    7.0

    28

    58%

    76%

    Action

    afterlife

    businessman

    Comedy

    Drama

    Fantasy

    redemption

    reincarnation

    Romance

    san francisco, california

    supernatural

    Ron Underwood Ron Underwood Director Janet MacLachlan Janet MacLachlan as Agnes Miller Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue as Anne B.B. King B.B. King as Himself Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. as Thomas Reilly
    A fateful night in 1959, four people die when the bus they are riding crashes. They continue as ghosts; their souls become eternally entwined to the life of a child born at the moment of their deaths as his guardians. Baby Thomas grows up to be a businessman who has memories of his playmates, but assumes they are products of his youthful imagination. When the ghosts realize they need Thomas' help to move on to the afterlife, they decide to make an appearance once more.
    Blues Brothers 2000 1998 POSTER

    Blues Brothers 2000

    1998

    English

    4.9

    17

    47%

    37%

    Action

    blues

    buddy

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Crime

    half-brother

    Music

    Musical

    orphanage

    prison

    John Landis John Landis Director B.B. King B.B. King as Malvern Gasperon Darrell Hammond Darrell Hammond as Robertson Travis Tritt Travis Tritt as The Louisiana Gator Boys Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes as The Louisiana Gator Boys
    Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
    When We Were Kings 1996 POSTER

    When We Were Kings

    1996

    English

    7.9

    26

    100%

    94%

    Action

    africa

    black magic

    boxer

    Documentary

    Sport

    sports

    underdog

    world champion

    Leon Gast Leon Gast Director B.B. King B.B. King as Himself George Foreman George Foreman as Himself Spike Lee Spike Lee as Himself George Plimpton George Plimpton as Himself - Writer
    It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
    Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars 2017 POSTER

    Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

    2017

    English

    7.4

    6

    69%

    74%

    artists' life

    biography

    Biography

    blues music

    Documentary

    guitar virtuoso

    Music

    musician

    rock music

    Lili Fini Zanuck Lili Fini Zanuck Director John Lennon John Lennon as Self Roger Waters Roger Waters as Self B.B. King B.B. King as Self Bob Dylan Bob Dylan as Self
    An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
    The Blues Under the Skin 1973 POSTER

    The Blues Under the Skin

    1973

    French

    7.6

    1

    blues

    blues music

    Documentary

    Music

    Roviros Manthoulis Roviros Manthoulis Director William L. Evans William L. Evans as Booker Roland Sanchez Roland Sanchez as Freddy B.B. King B.B. King as Self Mack Maze Mack Maze as Self
    Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN dramatizes the tumultuous relationship of a young couple (Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez) as they struggle to overcome the barriers of poverty and prejudice that keep them from finding happiness together.
    B.B. King: The Life of Riley 2012 POSTER

    B.B. King: The Life of Riley

    2012

    English

    7.4

    2

    Biography

    Documentary

    Music

    Jon Brewer Jon Brewer Director Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman as Narrator John Lennon John Lennon as Self Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as Self B.B. King B.B. King as Self
    Documentary charting the life of blues guitarist B.B. King, with contributions from fellow musicians.
    Spies Like Us 1985 POSTER

    Spies Like Us

    1985

    English

    6.4

    34

    35%

    56%

    Action

    Adventure

    asia

    central intelligence agency (cia)

    cia

    cold war

    Comedy

    missile

    spy

    John Landis John Landis Director B.B. King B.B. King as Ace Tomato Agent Sam Raimi Sam Raimi as Drive-In Security Chevy Chase Chevy Chase as Emmett Fitz-Hume Costa-Gavras Costa-Gavras as Tadzhik Highway Patrol
    Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for nuclear war.
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