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Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: the Road to Memphis

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In the fourth of seven films by acclaimed film directors, Richard Pearce traces the story of guitarist BB King and pays homage to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. With archive performances from BB King, Ike Turner, Bobby Rush and Rosco Gordon, plus footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas. Review page 63.

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Director:
Richard Pearce
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Ike Turner
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Bobby Rush
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Rosco Gordon
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Rufus Thomas
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