The Soul of Stax (1994)

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"Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Featuring music by an impressive roster of stars, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas, The Soul of Stax chronicles the performers' rise through the industry and popular culture, the role played by many of them in the Civil Rights movement, and the label's eventual decline." - bfi.org.uk

Director: Philip Priestley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Stéphane Huter
Production: Les Films Grain de Sable, ARTE, La Sept, INA, PROCIREP
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

blues, stax records

More Films by Director: Philip Priestley
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Soul of Stax about?
"Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Featuring music by an impressive roster of stars, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas, The Soul of Stax chronicles the performers' rise through the industry and popular culture, the role played by many of them in the Civil Rights movement, and the label's eventual decline." - bfi.org.uk
Who directed The Soul of Stax?
The Soul of Stax was directed by Philip Priestley.
Who stars in The Soul of Stax?
The Soul of Stax stars Isaac Hayes, Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald 'Duck' Dunn, Jim Stewart, Estelle Axton.
How long is The Soul of Stax?
The Soul of Stax has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is The Soul of Stax?
The Soul of Stax is a Documentary film.
Where was The Soul of Stax produced?
The Soul of Stax was produced in France.