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 Lainie Kazan Curtis Armstrong |
| Cinematography | Chris Dapkins |
| Edited by | Seth Bomse |
| Music by | Willis Earl Beal |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Kino Lorber Sony Pictures Classic |
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
[edit]A singer drifts through Memphis city on a journey of self-discovery.
Cast
[edit]- Willis Earl Beal
- Wole Parks as Michael Jordan
- Todd Williams as Chad
- Constance Brantley
- Larry Dodson
- Devonte Hull
- Lopaka Thomas
- John Gary Williams
- Lainie Kazan as Mary
- Curtis Armstrong as Jake
Reception
[edit]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]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Tim Sutton: Director of MEMPHIS". Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. 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.
External links
[edit]- Memphis at IMDb
- Memphis at Rotten Tomatoes