The Road to Memphis (2003)

05/05/2003 (EN) • Drama, Action, Documentary, Music • 1h 38m

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.

The Road to Memphis (2003)

05/05/2003 (EN) • 1h 38m

Drama, Action, Documentary, Music

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.

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Self (archive footage)

Self (archive footage)

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Part of the The Blues

Includes Feel Like Going Home, The Soul of a Man, The Road to Memphis

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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