Completed - ENGLISH-UNITED STATES - Musical, Art - Culture, Documentary - 98 minutes
A documentary about the soul of American music. The film follows the recording of a new album featuring legends from Stax records and Memphis mentoring and passing on their musical magic to stars and artists of today.
Year of production : 2014 Director(s) : Martin SHORE Cast : Terrence HOWARD, Al BELL, William BELL, Bobby BLAND , Isaac HAYES, Booker T. JONES, Mavis STAPLES , Hubert SUMLIN , Snoop Dogg Producer(s) : Cody DICKINSON, Luther DICKINSON, Lawrence MITCHELL
"Take Me to the River" is a feature film celebrating the inter-generational and inter-racial musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation. The film brings multiple generations of award-winning Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians together, following them through the creative process of recording a historic new album, to re-imagine the utopia of racial, gender and generational collaboration of Memphis in its heyday. Featuring Terrence Howard, William Bell, Snoop Dog, Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Lil P-Nut, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Yo Gotti, Bobby Rush, Frayser Boy, The North Mississippi All-Stars and many more.
Country(ies) : USA
New Hampshire Film Festival 2014 (Won, Audience Choice - Documentary) Raindance Film Festival 2014 (Won, Jury Prize Film of the Festival)SXSW Film Festival 2014 (Won, Audience Award 24 Beats Per Second) Cleveland International Film Festival 2015 (Won, Music Movies Competition)Film Club's The Lost Weekend 2015 (Won, Lost Weekend Award Best Soundtrack) Maine International Film Festival 2015 ( 2nd place, Audience Award Audience Favorite Award)