Movie Description
The Road to Memphis
(2003)Overview
Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas.
Featured Crew
- Director : Richard Pearce
- Producer : Robert Kenner
- Writer : Robert Gordon
- Editor : Charlton McMillan
- Cast : Richard Pearce,B.B. King,Little Richard,Fats Domino
Cast
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Road to Memphis
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-05-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
