
Film
Sounds of Memphis
2002 · 1h · Music · Documentary
Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival
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Overview
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.
Cast
James Alexander
Self
Al Bell
Self
James Blackwood
Self
Paul Burlison
Self

Steve Cropper
Self
Jim Dickinson
Self

Isaac Hayes
Self

B.B. King
Self
Willie Mitchell
Self

Sam Moore
Self
Calvin Newborn
Self
Sam Phillips
Self
David Porter
Self
Billy Lee Riley
Self
Lewie Steinberg
Self
Rufus Thomas
Self
Crew
- Jeff ScheftelWriter · Director · Producer
- Allan HolzmanDirector · Editor · Producer · Writer
- John Sutton-SmithWriter
- Jon HornyakExecutive Producer
- Sean BloomerDirector of Photography
- Van CarlsonDirector of Photography
Details
- Release date
- February 19, 2002
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h
- Genres
- Music, Documentary
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