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The Soul of Stax

19941h 1mPhilip Priestley

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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

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What is The Soul of Stax (1994) 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…

Who stars in The Soul of Stax?

The Soul of Stax stars Isaac Hayes (Self), Booker T. Jones (Self), Steve Cropper (Self), Donald 'Duck' Dunn (Self), Jim Stewart (Self). The film was directed by Philip Priestley.

How long is The Soul of Stax?

The Soul of Stax has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

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