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 Date

May 5, 2003

Status

Released

Original Title

The Road to Memphis

Runtime

1h 32min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Part of

Warming by the Devil's Fire

Includes: The Soul of a Man, Piano Blues, Red, White and Blues, Godfathers and Sons, Feel Like Going Home, The Road to Memphis