Independent distributors Kino Lorber have officially announced and detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Tim Sutton's musical drama
Memphis, about a singer's journey of self-discovery through the city, and the characters and experiences he encounters along the way. This tale is steeped in folklore, surrealism, and music, starring and featuring a score by the experimental blues and folk recording artist Willis Earl Beal. Street date is January 13, 2015.
Released theatrically by Kino Lorber,
Memphis opened at New York's IFC Center in September before moving on to key national markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Nashville, New Orleans and Washington DC. The film had its premiere at the 2013 Venice Film Festival, and was also an official selection at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
Synopsis: A strange singer with god given talent drifts through the mythic city of Memphis under its canopy of ancient oak trees, shattered windows, and burning spirituality. Surrounded by lovers, legends, hustlers, preachers, and a wolfpack of kids, the unstable performer avoids the recording studio and is driven to spend time in his own form of self-discovery. Shown in fragments, his journey drags him from love and happiness right to the edge of another dimension.
Featuring an explosive performance and score from the singular recording artist-cum-wizard, Willis Earl Beal,
Memphis is a film steeped in folklore, music, surrealism, and the abstract search for glory.
Special Features:
- Booklet Essays by Robert Gordon
- Extra Scene-"Willis Meets the Prophet"
- On-set Interview with Willis Earl Beal
- Podcast Interview with Director Tim Sutton
- Teenie and Charles Hodges of the Hi Rhythm Section in session