The Road To Memphis
Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on .. Read more
| Starring | B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon, Ike Turner |
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| Director | Richard Pearce |
| Genres | Documentary |
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The Road To Memphis
Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on contemporary music, this comprehensive guide is the definitive word on the genre. Some incredible footage has been unearthed, including interviews, behind the scenes material, and electrifying performances from artists including Otis Rush, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and many others. A classic collection for the connoisseur of the blues, or the perfect place to start for those who want to learn more about this uniquely American genre of music.
THE ROAD TO MEMPHIS is directed by RICHARD PEARCE and explores the life of BB KING.
| Starring | B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon, Ike Turner, Howlin' Wolf, Fats Domino. |
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| Director | Richard Pearce |
| Studio | SNAPPER MUSIC |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 59 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 29 Mar 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
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Road to Memphis worth seeing
Road to Memphis is the fifth of the Scorese blues series that I have seen. It is definitely worth watching - particularly for the footage of B.B. King - last of the great bluesman.
Not as good as Scoreses own Feel Like Going Home or Wender's magnificent Soul of a Man - these are the best of those I have seen. -
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The Road To Memphis
Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the ...
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