Sounds of Memphis

Jeff Scheftel
2002-02-19

Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival
10
60 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
James Alexander Himself Unowned
Al Bell Himself Unowned
James Blackwood Himself Unowned
Paul Burlison Himself Unowned
Steve Cropper Himself Unowned
Jim Dickinson Himself Unowned
Isaac Hayes Himself Unowned
B.B. King Himself Unowned
Willie Mitchell Himself Unowned
Sam Moore Himself Unowned
Calvin Newborn Himself Unowned
Sam Phillips Himself Unowned
David Porter Himself Unowned
Billy Lee Riley Himself Unowned
Lewie Steinberg Himself Unowned
Carla Thomas Herself Unowned
Rufus Thomas Himself Unowned
Ike Turner Himself Unowned
J.M. Van Eaton Himself Unowned