MusicDocumentary
Sounds of Memphis
“Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival”
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.
Directed by Jon Hornyak, Jeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman
95
User score
2 votes
Status
Released
Released
February 19, 2002
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
English
Top 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
Ike Turner
Self
J.M. Van Eaton
Self
Carla Thomas
Self
