Take Me To The River | Film 2014 | SXSW

January 30, 2014

"Take Me to the River" is a feature documentary celebrating the inter-generational and inter-racial musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation. The film brings multiple generations of award-winning Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians together, following them through the creative process of recording a historic new album, to re-imagine the utopia of racial, gender and generational collaboration of Memphis in its heyday. Featuring Terrence Howard, William Bell, Snoop Dog, Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Lil P-Nut, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Yo Gotti, Bobby Rush, Frayser Boy, The North Mississippi All-Stars and many more. Directed by: Martin Shore Cast: Terrence Howard, Mavis Staples, William Bell, Snoop Dog, Otis Clay, Lil P-Nut, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. Jones, Yo Gotti, Frayser Boy

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