MOVIE

Sounds of Memphis

2002 · 60 min · Music · Documentary

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

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.