Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
Synopsis
Between 1959 and 1975, Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee released international chart-topping hits from artists including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MG's, Rufus and Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers, Isaac Hayes, and even Richard Pryor and Jesse Jackson. Founded by a white conservative bank teller who played country fiddle music, Stax became the preeminent soul music label in America, and became identified with the civil rights movement of the 1960s and '70s. RESPECT YOURSELF documents the Stax label, its visionaries, and most of all, its music.
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Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (Film Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-08-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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Production Budget
$1M
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville
- Original Title
- Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Tremolo Productions, KQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville
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Morgan Neville
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What is Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story about?
Between 1959 and 1975, Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee released international chart-topping hits from artists including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MG's, Rufus and Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers, Isaac Hayes, and even Richard Pryor and Jesse Jackson. Founded by a white conservative bank teller who played country fiddle music, Stax became the preeminent soul music label in America, and became identified with the civil rights movement of the 1960s and '70s. RESPECT YOURSELF documents the Stax label, its visionaries, and most of all, its music.
Who directed Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story?
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story was directed by Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville.
Who stars in Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story?
The principal cast of Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story includes Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story released and how long is it?
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.