Over 100 films will be screened at the inaugural New Orleans Media Experience ("The Experience") beginning October 26th - November 1st in New Orleans, LA. The Experience will be a first of its kind "MediaFest" highlighting the convergence of film, advertising, music and videogames, while bringing together industry leaders, artists, professionals and consumers in an enlightening and entertaining multi-arts celebration. A special screening at the Experience will include: "Sounds of Memphis" directed by Jeff Scheftel.
The cast includes various artists such as Isaac Hayes, Sam Phillip. The documentary follows the roots of American Blues Music through excerpts from more than 150 hours of first-person oral history and interview, including stories of the seminal careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Sam And Dave.