Lightning in a Bottle


1h 49m 2004

Brief Synopsis

A one night, one time only concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in which some of the greatest performers in the history of Blues music, including BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Steven Tyler and Macy Gray performed together. Captures the emotional spontaneity that only live performances of the B

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Classics

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

Synopsis

A one night, one time only concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in which some of the greatest performers in the history of Blues music, including BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Steven Tyler and Macy Gray performed together. Captures the emotional spontaneity that only live performances of the Blues can. Interviews with BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Chris Thomas King, Dr. John, Jimmie Vaughn, Honeyboy Edwards, Ruth Brown, Shemekia Copeland, Solomon Burke, Steve Jordan, and Vernon Reid.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Classics

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall October 22, 2004

Released in United States February 2004

Released in United States November 5, 2004

Released in United States on Video March 8, 2005

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival February 5-15, 2004.

Released in United States February 2004 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival February 5-15, 2004.)

Released in United States on Video March 8, 2005

Released in United States Fall October 22, 2004 (NY, LA)

Released in United States November 5, 2004 (Los Angeles)