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Sounds of Memphis

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

2002 1h 00m 9.5Movie
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.

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Allan Holzman

Director, Writer

Jeff Scheftel

Director, Writer

John Sutton-Smith

Writer

Top Cast

James Alexander

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Al Bell

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James Blackwood

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Paul Burlison

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Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

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Jim Dickinson

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Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

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B.B. King

B.B. King

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Willie Mitchell

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Sam Moore

Sam Moore

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Calvin Newborn

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Sam Phillips

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David Porter

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Billy Lee Riley

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Lewie Steinberg

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Rufus Thomas

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Ike Turner

Ike Turner

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J.M. Van Eaton

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Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas

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