Music ·Documentary · 2002 · 1h 0m

Sounds of Memphis

Sounds of Memphis poster
Director
Allan HolzmanJeff Scheftel
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
Crew
Sean Bloomer — Director of Photography Van Carlson — Director of Photography Allan Holzman — Editor Jeff Scheftel — Writer John Sutton-Smith — Writer Allan Holzman — Writer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
memphis, tennesseemusic historysoul musicmusicbeale streetbb king
Key Collaborators
Allan Holzman Director Jeff Scheftel Director Sean Bloomer Director of Photography Van Carlson Director of Photography Allan Holzman Editor Jeff Scheftel Writer John Sutton-Smith Writer Allan Holzman Writer Allan Holzman Producer Jeff Scheftel Producer
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