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Sounds of Memphis (2002)

1h 0m · 19 Feb 2002

Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival

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A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Copper, and many other legendary artists.

Movie ID11724
GenreDocumentary, Music
DirectorJeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman
Main castJames Alexander, Al Bell, James Blackwood, Paul Burlison, Steve Cropper, Jim Dickinson, Isaac Hayes, B.B. King
Release date19 February 2002
Release year2002
LanguageEnglish
Duration60 min (1h 0m)
Rating9.5 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseRecording Academy Media Productions

Director: Jeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman
Writers: Jeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman, John Sutton-Smith

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James AlexanderSelf
Al BellSelf
James BlackwoodSelf
Paul BurlisonSelf
Steve CropperSelf
Jim DickinsonSelf
Isaac HayesSelf B.B. KingSelf
Willie MitchellSelf
Sam MooreSelf
Calvin NewbornSelf
Sam PhillipsSelf
David PorterSelf
Billy Lee RileySelf
Lewie SteinbergSelf
Rufus ThomasSelf
Ike TurnerSelf
J.M. Van EatonSelf
Carla ThomasSelf

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