In Their Own Words

Chuck Berry

Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Berry train exploring the life, the legend, the music, and the man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll. We will meet the family who loved him, the players who were there for the rise, and the stars who bow to his inspiration and credit him for their own success.

Chuck Berry

52m 20s

Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Berry train exploring the life, the legend, the music, and the man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll. We will meet the family who loved him, the players who were there for the rise, and the stars who bow to his inspiration and credit him for their own success.

Previews + Extras

  • Chuck Berry and Johnnie Johnson: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chuck Berry and Johnnie Johnson

    S2 E2 - 4m 2s

    See how Chuck Berry builds up recognition after performing with revered pianist Johnnie Johnson and his band in the Cosmopolitan Club. Chuck's charisma and growing presence, however, will soon lead to a changing dynamic within the group.

  • Economic Exploitation in the Industry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Economic Exploitation in the Industry

    S2 E2 - 4m 37s

    Chuck Berry's rock and roll single "Maybellene" is an instant hit — a song hailed and celebrated among rapturous teenagers. Yet despite his critical success, Chuck finds himself battling for his money against the music industry's racist inequities.

  • Road to Redemption: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Road to Redemption

    S2 E2 - 3m 53s

    In an effort to rebuild his feeling of self-worth as an artist, Chuck agrees to perform in a documentary, with legendary guitarist Keith Richards as the film's music director. Despite Richards' excitement for the project, Berry is not as convinced by Richards' vision, leading to some disagreements between the two musicians.

  • Episode 2 Preview | Chuck Berry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview | Chuck Berry

    S2 E2 - 30s

    Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Berry train exploring the life, the legend, the music, and the man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll. We will meet the family who loved him, the players who were there for the rise, and the stars who bow to his inspiration and credit him for their own success.

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