The Soul of Stax
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Synopsis
"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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Priestley
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Priestley
- Original Title
- The Soul of Stax
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Grain de Sable, ARTE, La Sept, INA, PROCIREP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Priestley
Philip Priestley
Stéphane Huter
Marie-Claude Reverdin
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Priestley
Writer
Philip Priestley
Director
Stéphane Huter
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soul of Stax
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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 principal cast of The Soul of Stax includes Isaac Hayes, Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald 'Duck' Dunn, Jim Stewart.
When was The Soul of Stax released and how long is it?
The Soul of Stax was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.