Memphis author and filmmaker’s latest work to debut at Venice Film Festival

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 01, 2025 8:48 PM CT | Published: September 01, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Memphis filmmaker and author Robert Gordon and his partners are gearing up for the world premiere of “Newport & the Great Folk Dream,” and they want to be clear: It is not a music documentary. 

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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