7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held their heavyweight title fight in Zaire, billing it as the "Rumble in the Jungle". A three-day music festival was staged concurrently, and B.B. King was the headlining act. Anyone who has ever had the fortune to see B.B. King play live, even in his later, seated years knows that he is a consummate showman. B.B. King: Live in Africa '74 presents the man at the peak of his powers, as a performer and as a player.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held their heavyweight title fight in Zaire, billing it as the "Rumble in the Jungle". A three-day music festival was staged concurrently, and B.B. King was the headlining act. Anyone who has ever had the fortune to see B.B. King play live, even in his later, seated years knows that he is a consummate showman. B.B. King: Live in Africa '74 presents the man at the peak of his powers, as a performer and as a player.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film documents a pivotal cultural event celebrating Black American music and its connection to African heritage in post-colonial Zaire, fostering themes of unity and cultural affirmation that align with progressive values.
This concert documentary features a prominent Black artist performing in Africa, naturally showcasing a diverse cast and cultural exchange. The narrative primarily focuses on music and the event itself, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
This concert documentary focuses exclusively on B.B. King's musical performance and the cultural event in Africa. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or related narrative elements present in the film's content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a documentary capturing a live performance by the real-life musician B.B. King. As a historical record, it portrays real individuals as their documented genders, thus containing no instances of gender swaps.
This film is a documentary featuring actual footage of the historical figure B.B. King performing. As such, it presents the real person and does not involve an actor portraying him in a way that could constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
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