Entertainment
Authorized B.B. King documentary enters development with musician's estate
Director Leslie Small and Winter State Entertainment partner with the late blues icon's estate for a feature project.
The short version
- The estate of B.B. King and the B.B. King Music Company have partnered with Winter State Entertainment to develop an authorized feature documentary on the blues guitarist's life and career.
- Director Leslie Small is attached to helm the production, which will draw directly from the estate's historical resources and archival assets.
- Production, distribution details, and release dates remain unannounced as the project continues early development.
Key facts
- The B.B. King Music Company and the estate of B.B. King announced an authorized feature documentary exploring the late musician's life, career, and musical influence.[Variety]
- Leslie Small has signed on to direct the documentary.[Variety]
- The estate and the B.B. King Music Company are giving the production access to historical knowledge, resources, and archival materials.[Variety]
- Vassal Benford is executive producing alongside Winter State Entertainment producers Hamid and Camille Torabpour, with additional production from Lani Evans, Dr. Mark Smith, Nick Hagen, and Sylvester Stewart Jr.[Variety]
- B.B. King died in 2015 at the age of 89.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Specific timelines for production, distribution partners, and release dates have not yet been disclosed.[Variety]