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What is Memphis '69 about?
Memphis '69 is a documentary. Memphis in the summer of 1969 was hot and humid, with temperatures reaching 105 degrees. The Fourth Annual Memphis Country Blues Festival drew crowds from all walks of life. The event featured blues legends like Bukka White, Sleepy John Estes, and Nathan Beauregard, alongside artists like Rufus Thomas and Johnny Winter. Gene Rosenthal filmed the festival, capturing 40,000 feet of color footage that remained unseen for nearly 50 years. The film presents this archival footage of a vibrant cultural moment in music history.
When was Memphis '69 released?
Memphis '69 was released in 2019.
How long is Memphis '69?
Memphis '69 has a runtime of 72 minutes.
What genre is Memphis '69?
Memphis '69 is classified as Music, Culture.