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The Road to Memphis

The Road to Memphis

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.

Release DateMay 5, 2003
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Road to Memphis
Runtime1h 32min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
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Part of

The Blues

Includes: Feel Like Going Home, The Soul of a Man, The Road to Memphis, Warming by the Devil's Fire, Godfathers and Sons, Red, White and Blues, Piano Blues

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