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Blues on Beale

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Featuring Grammy award winner Bobby Rush, Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland, award-winner Castro Coleman and a host of acclaimed musicians, Larry Lancit's Blues on Beale was filmed entirely in the Blues clubs on famed Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, captures the people, the soul, and music of the 36th International Blues Challenge, an annual event organized and staged by The Blues Foundation. Starting in the early fall of 2019, Blues Societies from across the globe held local competitions for Blues bands and solo/duo acts. The winners of these competitions qualified to travel to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in late January 2020. 232 winners of these local contests brought their hopes and aspirations to Memphis to compete for medals, recognition and possible record contracts by performing in 20 clubs along renowned Beale Street, the most celebrated Blues location in the world. The 2020 IBC was perhaps the last major music event staged before Covid-19 put the world on "hold".

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Federico Furzan Movie-Blogger.com 02/15/2022
A fascinating look into the last musical event before the worldwide pandemic, the International Blues Challenge that takes place on Beale St. in Memphis, TN. Go to Full Review Wendy Shreve Featuring Film 02/10/2022
For those with no familiarity or a superficial appreciation for the Blues may enjoy this documentary. In essence however, Blues on Beale Street demonstrates how many award ceremonies have lost their original purpose. Go to Full Review Evan Dossey Midwest Film Journal 02/04/2022
A positive and educational look at the impact of Blues music on its performers and fans. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/21/2022 Vraiment très bon , et intense, je recommande fortement ! See more 05/20/2022 Bom filme ! Excelente ! 5 estrela See more 04/16/2022 This music in this movie is wonderful!! The portrayal of the artist's journeys and commitment to the blues is inspiring!! A definite must see😬😬 See more 04/07/2022 The Blues On Beale documentary is so informative, captivating, exciting and just so AWESOME and I'm so blessed to be a part. I can truly say that the International Blues Challenge did not feel like a competition, but it felt like a FAMILY REUNION. Artist from all over was united for one sole purpose and that was to let the " Good Times Roll" like only blues music can. My experience was BEYOND AMAZING and I thank God for letting me encounter such greatness. Blues On Beale is and will always be a part of my love for the blues.. - Nikki D & The Sisters Of Thunder See more 04/03/2022 This documentary is special. Not only is it special because of the context of its timing with filming or subject-matter, but for the grace and agility with which it weaves its many narratives together with history, greater social context, contemporary issues, and, of course, great music. It's impressive how this film grapples with so much without losing the audience for an instant, but instead taking you by the hand and dancing you through a journey... best documentary I've seen in some time! See more 03/31/2022 Top documentary with some of the most talented Blues artists in the world. I enjoyed watching every bit of it and I learned so much about the history of Blues. See more Read all reviews
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Larry Lancit

Director

Bobby Rush

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Shemekia Copeland

Self

Castro Coleman

Self

Shakira S'aida

Self

Janiva Magness

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Synopsis Featuring Grammy award winner Bobby Rush, Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland, award-winner Castro Coleman and a host of acclaimed musicians, Larry Lancit's Blues on Beale was filmed entirely in the Blues clubs on famed Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, captures the people, the soul, and music of the 36th International Blues Challenge, an annual event organized and staged by The Blues Foundation. Starting in the early fall of 2019, Blues Societies from across the globe held local competitions for Blues bands and solo/duo acts. The winners of these competitions qualified to travel to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in late January 2020. 232 winners of these local contests brought their hopes and aspirations to Memphis to compete for medals, recognition and possible record contracts by performing in 20 clubs along renowned Beale Street, the most celebrated Blues location in the world. The 2020 IBC was perhaps the last major music event staged before Covid-19 put the world on "hold".
Director
Larry Lancit
Screenwriter
Cecily Lancit
Production Co
Lancit Digital Media
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 10, 2022
Runtime
1h 20m
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