Sounds of Memphis
“Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival”
2002•1h 0m•9.5•Released
MusicDocumentary
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.
Director
Jeff Scheftel
Writer
Jeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman, John Sutton-Smith
Languages
English
Studio
Recording Academy Media Productions
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
Production
Company
Recording Academy Media Productions
Producer
Jeff Scheftel
Producer
Allan Holzman
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