Watch Sounds of Memphis (2002) Official Trailer
Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival
9.5 / 10 IMDb February 19, 2002 1h 0m
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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Runtime
1h 0m
Release Date
February 19, 2002
Genre
Music, Documentary
Status
Released
Languages
English
Cast
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James Alexander
as Self
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Al Bell
as Self
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James Blackwood
as Self
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Paul Burlison
as Self
Steve Cropper
as Self
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Jim Dickinson
as Self
Isaac Hayes
as Self
B.B. King
as Self
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Willie Mitchell
as Self
Sam Moore
as Self
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Calvin Newborn
as Self
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Sam Phillips
as Self
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David Porter
as Self
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Billy Lee Riley
as Self
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Lewie Steinberg
as Self
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Rufus Thomas
as Self
Ike Turner
as Self
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J.M. Van Eaton
as Self
Carla Thomas
as Self
Production Companies
Recording Academy Media Productions
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