The Road to Memphis
The Road to Memphis2003
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The Road to Memphis
1h 28m·Documentary, Music
Directed by Richard Pearce·2003
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6.1/10 avgAverage user ratingDirector 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.
DirectorRichard Pearce
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| RRichard PearceSelf | Self |
 B.B. KingSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Little RichardSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Fats DominoSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |