Memphis (2013 film)
| Memphis | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Tim Sutton |
| Screenplay by | Tim Sutton |
| Produced by | John Baker |
| Starring | Willis Earl Beal Constance Brantley Larry Dodson |
| Cinematography | Chris Dapkins |
| Edited by | Seth Bomse |
| Music by | Willis Earl Beal |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Kino Lorber |
Release date |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Memphis is a 2013 musical drama film, directed by Tim Sutton.[1][2] The film stars Willis Earl Beal in the lead role of talented singer.[3]
The film had its premiere at the 70th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2013.[4] The film was also awarded the cinema funding grant by Venice Biennale College.[5]
The film later screened at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014.[6][5] Vimeo acquired the exclusive 30-day worldwide digital window on the film, while Kino Lorber will theatrically release the film.[7]
Plot
A singer drift through Memphis city and how he finds love and happiness.
Cast
- Willis Earl Beal
- Constance Brantley
- Larry Dodson
- Devonte Hull
- Lopaka Thomas
- John Gary Williams
Reception
Memphis received mostly positive reviews from critics. Justin Lowe in his review for The Hollywood Reporter called it "A film of quiet intensity and poetic imagery."[8] Rob Nelson of Variety, praised the film by saying that "(it) is a digressive, daringly experimental study of a flailing musician, magnetically played by accomplished bluesman and poet Willis Earl Beal."[9]
However, Sam Fragoso in his review for RogerEbert.com said that "Sutton's sophomoric sophomore effort is a pseudo-existentialist excursion through the life of a nomadic singer struggling with artistic stagnation."[10]
References
- ^ "Tim Sutton: Director of MEMPHIS". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Willis Earl Beal Almost Plays Himself in the Listless 'Memphis'". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Willis Earl Beal Talks About Nearly Sabotaging His Film Debut". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Trailer Watch: Tim Sutton's Memphis". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ a b "Sundance Exclusive: Teaser for Tim Sutton's Award-Winning NEXT Entry 'Memphis'". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Sundance 2014: The Next <=> Lineup". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Exclusive: Tim Sutton's 'Memphis' Sells to Kino Lorber and Vimeo". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Memphis: Sundance Review". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Film Review: 'Memphis'". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "SUNDANCE DAY TWO: "LOCKE", "ALIVE INSIDE", "MEMPHIS", "THE DOUBLE"". Retrieved May 29, 2014.
External links
- Memphis at IMDb
- Memphis at Rotten Tomatoes