Sammy Blue gives a remarkable performance in this movie as IB King, a blues singer who can flat out sing and play the guitar. He lives at and runs a bar and is far behind in making the payments on the place. He tells his wife, Lilly (Rita Graham) that there’s no way they will lose the place, but then the law shows up to force them both out. The stress is too much for Lilly and she winds up in the hospital with a stroke. IB hits the road in his motor home, called the “Blues Bucket,” in order to accept a contract with a record company that he was once offered. However, things don’t go as planned and IB winds up playing on the road with three people he meets, Dustin (Jonathon Boogie Long), Layla (Bianca Ryan), and young Sam (Pryce Watkins), who has been abused by his dad since his mother died. The donations are small and one meal consists of hot dog buns and tuna fish.
The movie shows what can happen when four ragamuffins wind up together and believe in God and in their music. Soon it would seem that an angel is watching out for them as well. This is an enjoyable view with some terrific music if you enjoy rhythm and blues. We are pleased to award it our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages twelve plus. “We Are Kings” hits it out of the park!
