Memphis Belle - Her Final Mission / 2020

In 1943, the Memphis Belle was an American icon. It was one of the first American heavy bombers to survive 25 combat missions over the deadly skies of Europe. In 2005, a Belle arrived in Dayton for an exhaustive 13-year restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, where the Memphis Belle is now on display. In this locally-produced documentary, combat diaries give unflinching, first-hand accounts of the Belle’s most dangerous missions. Interviews with the curator and restoration crew provide insights into the challenges of their long mission to restore the Belle. It’s a story of two teams of men, separated by 75 years, who shared a deep affection for a plane that became an American icon.

Elvis Presley: Eksplozja w Memphis /

The Definitive Elvis: The Memphis Years / 2002

"The Memphis Years" give viewers a glimpse into the first years in the life and career of Elvis Aaron Presley. This documentary shows fascinating details about Elvis' background and lets you experince the origins of his musical roots.

Cruising America's Waterways: The Mississippi River: Memphis to New Orleans /

Take a step back in time aboard the Mississippi Queen, a riverboat that harkens back to Mark Twain's days and still paddles its way down the Mississippi River today. Passengers will get to explore a number of antebellum homes and gardens, plus the National Civil Rights Museum; Elvis's beloved home, Graceland; the headquarters of the Army Corps of Engineers; a Natchez cotton plantation; a tour of perennially damp Baton Rouge; and more.

In Performance At The White House - Memphis Soul / 2013

“In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul” is a PBS music special taped in the East Room of the White House, celebrating the timeless classics of Memphis Soul. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event. The all-star concert will include performances by Alabama Shakes, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper, Ben Harper, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Joshua Ledet, Sam Moore, Charlie Musselwhite, Mavis Staples and Justin Timberlake, with Booker T. Jones as music director and band leader.

Tha Memphis Undaground /

This VHS movie Tha Memphis Underground gives you a glimpse of the Memphis rap underground scene and nightlife from the early 1990s featuring the likes of 8Ball and MJG, Gangsta Pat, Tommy Wright III, Pretty Tony and others.

History Rediscovered: The Memphis Belle / 2011

History Rediscovered: The Memphis Belle features a restored version of the most famous documentary to emerge from WWII plus three other non-fiction, WWII films. Originally filmed in 1943 and directed by Academy Award winner William Wyler, "The Memphis Belle" chronicles the 25th and final mission of an Eighth Air Force B-17 in the skies over Axis-occupied Europe.

Memphis Homecoming / 2000

Bill and Gloria Gaither with their homecoming friends filmed at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis Tennesee

Beyond Elvis' Memphis / 2008

In a sequel of sorts to the documentary Elvis' Memphis, the filmmakers journey far beyond Graceland to visit other historic sites key to the biography of the legendary hit maker. The tour makes stops at Elvis's two-room shack birthplace in Tupelo, Miss.; the Priceville Cemetery, where his stillborn twin brother, Jessie, is buried; his old schools; the Grand Ole Opry, where he performed only once; the Gracelands Too; and more.

United Front: The People's Convention 1991 Memphis /

By 1991, it was evident that Memphis, TN would never have an African American Mayor without selecting a consensus candidate that would be supported by the entire community. A movement created by the late State Representative, Dedrick "Teddy" Withers" was formed to hold a People's Convention that would allow the citizens of Memphis to select such a candidate. The Convention was held at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis and was supported by people representing the majority of Memphis African American voters. Dr. W.W. Herenton was selected as the candidate. With the support of the citizens and Congressman Harold E. Ford, Herenton was elected Mayor of Memphis in 1992. It was only the second time in the history of Memphis where the African American community had come together on on accord. The other event was to morn the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, June in April of 1968.

Facing Down Storms: Memphis And The Making Of Ida B. Wells /

Facing Down Storms highlights Ida B. Wells’ courageous and inspiring actions as she challenged white supremacy in the late 19th century and early 20th century while navigating the complicated politics of race and gender of the time.

Blind Angels: Memphis, TN /

Meet Kayla Gore, a force of nature in her native Memphis community. After facing homelessness, assault, discrimination and her own HIV status after coming out as trans, Kayla knows firsthand what it will take to change the sobering survival statistics about HIV in the trans community. Today she's making that mission her own - through her non profit organization that builds and awards - for free - tiny houses to trans people in the Memphis community.

Memphis '69 / 2019

It’s the Summer of 1969. The temperature hovers around 105 degrees on a humid weekend in Memphis, Tennessee. It’s only been a year since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But on this particular weekend, everyone in town, all races, creeds and colors have come out for the Fourth Annual Memphis Country Blues Festival. The lineup is the most ambitious in years, welcoming blues masters like Bukka White, Sleepy John Estes, Furry Lewis and the 106 year-old Nathan Beauregard, coupled with more notable headliners like Rufus Thomas & The Bar-Kays, John Fahey and rocker Johnny Winter. One attendee that year was Gene Rosenthal, who brought along a couple of cameras, a small crew and left with 40,000 feet of color film that was left untouched for nearly 50 years….until now. ‘Memphis 69’ is a time capsule. If you’re a blues enthusiast, watching this film feels like you’ve opened up a treasure chest and discovered that you’ve hit the motherload.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis / 2004

An Elvis Costello concert film with guest Emmylou Harris.

Rugby Boys of Memphis /

Follow the rise of an inner-city Memphis high school’s first rugby team and see the ways in which, for these boys, the unlikely sport is much more than a game.

Destroy Memphis / 2016

A documentary about the razing of Memphis history.

Big Star: Live in Memphis / 2014

Live In Memphis chronicles that October 29, 1994 performance on CD, 2-LP (with download card), Digital, and DVD. Contains Big Star classics like “Thank You Friends,” “September Gurls,” and “The Ballad Of El Goodo,” Chris Bell’s “I Am The Cosmos,” and covers of T.Rex, The Kinks, Todd Rundgren and more, performed by Big Star: Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, and Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow from The Posies. Also included are notes from filmmaker Danny Graflund, Ardent Studios’ John Fry, Jody Stephens, Jon Auer, and Ken Stringfellow in the CD, LP, and DVD packaging. For the first time, you will not only be able to hear this legendary performance, but see it, as well. You will be in the New Daisy Theatre experiencing Big Star Live In Memphis!

Apis in Memphis / 2013

Apis the bull of Memphis, earthly representation of the god Ptah. At the temple, Apis the oracle, his movements interpreted as prophecies, his breath as medicine. He had a window in the temple through which he could be seen and out which he saw. On holidays Apis was led through the streets of Memphis, adorned in jewelry and flowers. His sacrifice signaled the rebirth of a king as a god.

Bobby Blue Band - Live In Memphis Home Of The Blues / 2004

Originariamente registrato dal vivo al New Daisy Theater di Memphis, TN, questo DVD combina alcune delle selezioni più recenti di Bobby "Blue" Blands nonché le più diverse e questo e stato provato dal pubblico con vero piacere. Alcuni dei brani presentati ricordiamo "St. James Infirmary", "Farther On Up the Road", "That's the Way Love Is", "I PIty the Fool" and "Soon As the Weather Breaks". Un medley tra Bland e le stelle ospiti Johnnie Taylor e Bobby Rush infondono nuova vita in "Stormy Monday",Bobby Bland ha guadagnato il suo status di superstar duraturo di Blues nel modo più difficile: senza una chitarra, armonica, o qualsiasi altro strumento cui fare affidamento.A tutti Bland aveva da offrire la sua magnifica voce, uno strumento molto potente nel suo periodo di massimo splendore iniziale, iniettati con carisma e melisma da vendere.

The Canton Spirituals: Live in Memphis / 1993

Known for infusing the traditional sounds of spiritual music with shades of rhythm and blues and soul, Stellar Award-winning quartet the Canton Spirituals are among the most highly respected artists in contemporary gospel music. Recorded in Memphis, Tenn., in 1993, this rousing live performance features spirited renditions of songs such as "Fix It Jesus," "Hello Mother," "Jeremiah," "I'm in Your Care" and "He's There All the Time."