Movie: Sounds of Memphis

Top 10 Billed Cast

James Alexander
James Alexander

Himself

Al Bell
Al Bell

Himself

James Blackwood
James Blackwood

Himself

Paul Burlison
Paul Burlison

Himself

Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper

Himself

Jim Dickinson
Jim Dickinson

Himself

Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes

Himself

B.B. King
B.B. King

Himself

Willie Mitchell
Willie Mitchell

Himself

Sam Moore
Sam Moore

Himself

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    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 Cropper and many other legendary artists.

  • Release Date

    2002-02-19

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  • Rating:

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  • Tagline

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

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    English
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