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Memphis (2011)

Movie ★ 8.3 165 min

Music

Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love. Originally shown in select theatres, then broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 39, episode 11).

Don Roy King Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 28, 2011
Runtime
165 min
IMDb
tt1712191
Language
Studio
Broadway Worldwide

Themes

Cast

Chad Kimball Chad Kimball Huey Calhoun Montego Glover Montego Glover Felicia Farrell Derrick Baskin Derrick Baskin Gator J. Bernard Calloway J. Bernard Calloway Delray Jones James Monroe Iglehart James Monroe Iglehart Bobby Michael McGrath Michael McGrath Mr. Simmons Cass Morgan Cass Morgan Gladys Calhoun Jennifer Allen Clara/White Mother/Ensemble Brad Bass Perry Como/Frank Dryer/Ensemble Tracee Beazer Tracee Beazer Someday Backup Singer/Ensemble Tanya Birl Ethel/Ensemble Kevin Covert Buck Wiley/Martin Holton/Ensemble Preston W. Dugger III Be Black Trio/Ensemble Hillary Elk Teenager/Ensemble Bryan Fenkart Bryan Fenkart Ensemble Dionne Figgins Someday Backup Singer/Double Dutch Girl/Ensemble Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines Ensemble Rhett George Black DJ/Be Black Trio/Ensemble

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Frequently asked questions

What is Memphis about?
Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love. Originally shown in select theatres, then broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 39, episode 11).
Who directed Memphis?
Memphis was directed by Don Roy King.
Who stars in Memphis?
Memphis stars Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway.
When was Memphis released?
Memphis is a 2011 music film.
Where can I watch Memphis?
You can watch Memphis with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.