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 Copper, and many other legendary artists.

Cast

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