THE ROAD TO MEMPHIS (2003)

The Road to Memphis
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The Road to Memphis
Drama, Action, Documentary, Music
May 5, 2003
English
1h 38m
United States

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.

Cast & Characters

B.B. King

Self (archive footage)

Little Richard

Self (archive footage)

Fats Domino

Self (archive footage)

Crew