Sounds of Memphis(2002)
Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival
Sounds of Memphis 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.
Sounds of Memphis (2002) is a music and documentary film directed by Allan Holzman, released on February 19, 2002 with a runtime of 1h. It stars James Alexander, Al Bell, James Blackwood and Paul Burlison. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Allan Holzman
- Writers:
- Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel, John Sutton-Smith
- Producers:
- Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel
- Cinematographer:
- Sean Bloomer
- Production:
- Recording Academy Media Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sounds of Memphis Cast & Crew
Main cast
- James Alexander
James Alexander
as Self
- Al Bell
Al Bell
as Self
- James Blackwood
James Blackwood
as Self
- Paul Burlison
Paul Burlison
as Self
Steve Cropper
as Self
- Jim Dickinson
Jim Dickinson
as Self
Isaac Hayes
as Self
B.B. King
as Self
- Willie Mitchell
Willie Mitchell
as Self
Sam Moore
as Self
- Calvin Newborn
Calvin Newborn
as Self
- Sam Phillips
Sam Phillips
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Allan Holzman, written by Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel and John Sutton-Smith, produced by Allan Holzman and Jeff Scheftel.
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Sounds of Memphis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Sounds of Memphis – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sounds of Memphis?
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The main cast of Sounds of Memphis (2002) includes James Alexander, Al Bell, James Blackwood, Paul Burlison and Steve Cropper. The film was directed by Allan Holzman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sounds of Memphis released?
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Sounds of Memphis was released on February 19, 2002 and runs for 1h.
Is Sounds of Memphis worth watching?
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Sounds of Memphis (2002) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.