Project Detail

Mary J. Blige - The London Sessions

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

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

USA, UK coproduction

Matriarch Entertainment (US), Pulse Films (UK)

Sales Company

Capitol Records

Martha Braithwaite

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