B.B. King The Life of Riley is an American 2012 music documentary presented on DVD.

The inspirational movie of a blues legend.

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’.

BB King opens his heart and tells the story of how an oppressed and orphaned young man came to influence and earn the unmitigated praise of the music industry and it's following, to carry the title: ‘King of the Blues’. Prejudice and segregation has stained the lives of countless black people, and BB ‘Riley’ King made sure that through his music, he never allowed it to mar his spirit. This is the essence of the story that makes an astoundingly beautiful film; extremely informative and visually captivating.

B.B. King The Life of Riley Documentary Reviews

“In the music business, ‘legend’ is an over-used word: see this and understand what it means.” Time Out

“Conscientious documentary toasting and contextualising blues guitarist BB King's life and work.” Daily Telegraph

“[King] is unfailingly articulate, gentlemanly and modest but this is a movie where more music, less talk would definitely have been an improvement.” Globe & Mail

“[An] authoritative British documentary on [King's] long, impressive career.” Observer