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Sounds of Memphis

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Sounds of Memphis

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

10.0

1h 0m

2002

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

Synopsis

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.

Director

Allan Holzman

Jeff Scheftel

MusicDocumentary

memphis, tennesseemusic historysoul musicmusicbeale streetbb king

Cast & Crew

James Alexander

as Self

Al Bell

as Self

James Blackwood

as Self

Paul Burlison

as Self

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

as Self

Jim Dickinson

as Self

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

as Self

B.B. King

B.B. King

as Self

Willie Mitchell

as Self

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