Project Detail

Mary J. Blige - The London Sessions

Name: Mary J. Blige - The London Sessions
Director: Sam Wrench
Genre: Music, Dance
Released: 2015
Duration: 45 mins

Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes look at Mary J. Blige recording her 13th studio album in London. The film chronicles the singer's creative process as she writes, records and curates one of her most experimental albums to date. Teaming up with some of the most successful British singer/songwriters including Sam Smith, Disclosure and Emeli Sande (all of whom appear in the documentary), Mary J. Blige – The London Sessions offers unparalleled access to one of the worlds most successful singers.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

Details

Year: 2015
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 45 mins
Director: Sam Wrench
Producer: Ore Okonedo
Executive Producer: Mary J. Blige Isaacs, Kendu Isaacs, Steve Barnett, Zak Ravi
Editor: Hamish Lyons
Principal cast: Mary J Blige, Sam Smith, Steve Barnett, Disclosure, Jimmy Napes, Rodney Jerkins

Genre

Music Dance

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

USA, UK coproduction

Matriarch Entertainment (US), Pulse Films (UK)

Pulse Films

17 Hanbury Street
London
E1 6QR

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Sales Company

Capitol Records

Martha Braithwaite

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