Take Me to the River

Jun 17 2017 PG 1h 35m
Documentary, Music

Take Me to the River is a film 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.

Plot

Following multiple generations of award-winning Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians 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.

Written by

Rick Clark, Jerry Harrison, Martin Shore

Directed by

Martin Shore

Cast

Terrence Howard, James Alexander, Al Bell

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

EGBA Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
Take Me To The River | Film 2014 | SXSW
Scores
# of Votes
232
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
56
Popularity
NA