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Take Me to the River

  • 20142014
  • PGPG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
198
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POPULARITY
92,082
31,418
Take Me to the River (2014)
A documentary 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.
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A documentary 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 ... Read allA documentary 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.A documentary 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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
198
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
92,082
31,418
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    • Director
      • Martin Shore
    • Writers
      • Rick Clark
      • Jerry Harrison
      • Martin Shore
    • Stars
      • Terrence Howard
      • James Alexander
      • Al Bell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Martin Shore
    • Writers
      • Rick Clark
      • Jerry Harrison
      • Martin Shore
    • Stars
      • Terrence Howard
      • James Alexander
      • Al Bell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination

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    Terrence Howard
    Mavis Staples
    William Bell and Snoop Dogg
    Bobby "Blue" Bland and P-Nut
    Take Me to the River (2014)

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    Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard
    • Self - Host
    James Alexander
    • Self
    Al Bell
    • Self
    William Bell
    • Self
    Bobby Bland
    Bobby Bland
    • Self
    Rodd Bland
    • Self
    Stephanie Bolton
    • Self
    Scott Bomar
    Scott Bomar
    • Self
    George Brown Jr.
    • Self
    Ben Cauley
    Ben Cauley
    • Self
    Chris Chew
    Chris Chew
    • Self
    Brandon Chornes
    • Self
    Preston Clark
    • Self
    Otis Clay
    • Self
    Edward 'Hot' Cleveland
    • Self
    Cedric Coleman
    • Self
    • (as Frayser Boy)
    Cody Dickinson
    Cody Dickinson
    • Self
    Luther Dickinson
    Luther Dickinson
    • Self
    • Director
      • Martin Shore
    • Writers
      • Rick Clark
      • Jerry Harrison
      • Martin Shore
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    • Quotes

      Charlie Musselwhite: Let's make some noise, and have some fun doin' it!

    • Soundtracks
      Ain't No Sunshine
      Written by Bill Withers

    User reviews3

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Low-Key Documentary is Informative & Enjoyable
    This documentary, directed by Martin Shore and narrated by the actor Terrence Howard, is really a low-key and congenial film, that brings together some of the musical legends of Memphis and the Mississippi Delta, and pairing them with some of the younger artists of today, for the purpose of making an innovative type album. In addition to Shore, the coordination is done by Luther and Cody Dickinson, the sons of the late Jim Dickinson, an acclaimed musician and record producer.

    It will all develop into what one might call relaxed jam sessions, as these revered recording artists get to reminisce about the past, as well as meet and perform with the younger generation, including rappers and hip hop performers.

    They'll also be a look at some of the history of Memphis music, and how many of the bands were integrated, such as Booker T. & the M.G.'s, despite prohibitive segregation laws in the South, Also, the history and demise of Stax Records, in Memphis, is covered, and its subsequent re- emergence as the Stax Museum and the Stax Music Academy and Charter School, to help aspiring young musicians.

    Overall, despite some slow spots and the low-key nature of the movie, there's plenty of wonderful music to enjoy, and I also found it to be quite informative as well.
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    • Apr 11, 2016

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2017 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 約束の地、メンフィス テイク・ミー・トゥー・ザ・リバー
    • Filming locations
      • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • EGBA Entertainment
      • PFL Transmedia
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $68,598
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,588
      • Sep 14, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $68,598
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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