
Sounds of Memphis
“Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- CCarla Thomas
- CCalvin Newborn
- PPaul Burlison
- JJim Dickinson
- BBilly Lee Riley
- IIke Turner
- DDavid Porter
- RRufus Thomas
- WWillie Mitchell
- BB.B. King
Crew
- Directors
- Jeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman
- Writers
- Jeff Scheftel, John Sutton-Smith, Allan Holzman
- Producers
- Jeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman, Jon Hornyak
- Production
- Recording Academy Media Productions
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Who directed Sounds of Memphis?
Sounds of Memphis was directed by Jeff Scheftel, Allan Holzman.
When was Sounds of Memphis released?
Sounds of Memphis was released in 2002.














