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Chuck Berry, arguably the absolute instigator of rock and roll music, was a prolific craftsman of words and chords. With unprecedented access to his family and friends, this documentary reveals the true story behind the man, the myth, and the legend.

Primary Title
  • Chuck Berry
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 26 April 2020
Release Year
  • 2018
Start Time
  • 20 : 30
Finish Time
  • 22 : 40
Duration
  • 130:00
Channel
  • Prime
Broadcaster
  • Sky Network Television
Programme Description
  • Chuck Berry, arguably the absolute instigator of rock and roll music, was a prolific craftsman of words and chords. With unprecedented access to his family and friends, this documentary reveals the true story behind the man, the myth, and the legend.
Classification
  • PGR
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Documentary films--Great Britain
  • Rock musicians--United States--Biography
  • African American musicians--Biography
Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
  • Music
Contributors
  • Jon Brewer (Director)
  • Laura Brewer (Writer)
  • Laura Royko (Writer)
  • Jon Brewer (Producer)
  • Cardinal Releasing (Production Unit)
  • Emperor Media (Production Unit)
Subjects
  • Documentary films--Great Britain
  • Rock musicians--United States--Biography
  • African American musicians--Biography