Sounds of Memphis

Film

Sounds of Memphis

Director
Allan Holzman
Year
2002

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.

Top cast

Directed by

Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel

Written by

Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel, John Sutton-Smith

Produced by

Allan Holzman, Jeff Scheftel