Sounds of Memphis
2002
9.5 (2)
1 hr 0 min
English
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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Recording Academy Media Productions
Keywords
- memphis, tennessee
- music history
- soul music
- music
- beale street
- bb king
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Top Cast
James Alexander as Self
Al Bell as Self
James Blackwood as Self
Paul Burlison as Self
Steve Cropper as Self
Jim Dickinson as Self
Isaac Hayes as Self
B.B. King as Self
Top Crew
Jeff Scheftel · Director, Writer
Allan Holzman · Director, Writer
John Sutton-Smith · Writer
Sean Bloomer · Cinematographer
Van Carlson · Cinematographer
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