Rent The Road to Memphis (2003)

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Synopsis:
Director Richard Pearce 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 also takes us on the road and behind the scenes with Memphis blues veterans Bobby Rush and Rosco Gordon. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon, Ike Turner, Rev. Gatemouth Moore, and Little Milton, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Little Richard, Fats Domino, the Coasters, and many more.
Actors:
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Directors:
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Producers:
Robert Kenner, Martin Scorsese
Writers:
Robert Gordon
Studio:
Snapper
Genres:
Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
Collections:
The Instant Expert's Guide to Martin Scorsese
BBFC:
Release Date:
27/02/2006
Run Time:
119 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • On-Camera Interview with Richard Pearce and Robert Kenner
  • Director Commentary
  • Director Biography and Filmography
  • Music Performances
  • The Blues Trailer
  • Three Extra New and Extended Performances Not Seen In the Film: B.B. King "Blues Boys Tune" and "Key To The Highway"; Hubert Sumlin and David Johansen: "Smokestack"

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