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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

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James Blackwood

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Paul Burlison

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Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

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Jim Dickinson

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Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

Self

B.B. King

B.B. King

Self

Willie Mitchell

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Sam Moore

Sam Moore

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Calvin Newborn

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Sam Phillips

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David Porter

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Billy Lee Riley

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Lewie Steinberg

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Rufus Thomas

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Crew

Details

Release date
February 19, 2002
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h
Genres
Music, Documentary

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