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The Road to Memphis

20031h 28mRichard Pearce

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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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What is The Road to Memphis (2003) about?

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.

Who stars in The Road to Memphis?

The Road to Memphis stars Richard Pearce (Self), B.B. King (Self (archive footage)), Little Richard (Self (archive footage)), Fats Domino (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Richard Pearce.

How long is The Road to Memphis?

The Road to Memphis has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

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