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Sounds of Memphis

Sounds of Memphis

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

2002•1h 0m•10.0/10
MusicDocumentary

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🎬TMDb
10.0/10(1)

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.

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Production

Recording Academy Media Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

James Alexander

Self

Al Bell

Self

James Blackwood

Self

Paul Burlison

Self

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

Self

Jim Dickinson

Self

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

Self

B.B. King

B.B. King

Self

Willie Mitchell

Self

Sam Moore

Sam Moore

Self

Calvin Newborn

Self

Sam Phillips

Self

David Porter

Self

Billy Lee Riley

Self

Lewie Steinberg

Self

Carla Thomas

Self

Rufus Thomas

Self

Ike Turner

Ike Turner

Self

J.M. Van Eaton

Self

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