This year, we felt a special connection to the Indie Memphis Festival as many of the movies touched on the music and history of Memphis, subjects that we’re more than a little bit passionate about. In its sixteen years, the festival has grown quite a bit, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to see not only quality independent films by nationally known directors, but also locally made movies that show us so many different facets of our own city, and bring out connections that we might otherwise have missed.
Of course, what we love the most are the hometowner movies, particularly the ones that highlight what’s exceptional about Memphis. If you missed the festival, try to rent some of these when they come out on DVD; we’re sure Black Lodge Video will have copies.
Here they are, in no particular order: