Preston Shannon My Life is the Blues (2017)

Preston Shannon: My Life is the Blues tells the story of a Mississippi born musician who has become a legendary guitarist and blues singer known as 'The King of Beale Street'. This film examines Preston Shannon's remarkable journey being the son of former sharecroppers, to becoming a world renowned musician. Preston Shannon: My Life is the Blues, takes a glimpse into the history and formation of the Memphis Blues, Beale Street and the connection to African Americans.