Take Me to the River

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Take Me to the River (11-Mar-2014)

Director: Martin Shore

Writers: Rick Clark; Jerry Harrison; Julie Janata; Martin Shore; Zac Stanford

Documentary examines the rich musical history of Memphis, Tennessee and the Mississippi Delta.

ABSTRACT
Billed as a "documentary about the soul of American music", Take Me to the River is a Terrence Howard-narrated offering examining Memphis, Tennessee and the Mississippi Delta's contributions to contemporary American music, combining interviews with musicians of all stripes with footage of the recording of a new album to paint a cohesive picture of the region's rich musical history.

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Bobby Bland Singer 27-Jan-1930 23-Jun-2013 Turn on Your Lovelight

Snoop Dogg Rapper 20-Oct-1971 Sippin' on gin, juice

Terrence Howard Actor 11-Mar-1969 Hustle & Flow

Mavis Staples Singer 10-Jul-1939 Gospel singer

Hubert Sumlin Guitarist 16-Nov-1931 Blues guitarist, singer

Booker T Musician 12-Nov-1944 Booker T and the MG's

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