• 2024
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 30m
STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.

Summary In 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential creators of Black music. View more details

  • 2024
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 30m

STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Carla Thomas Al Bell David Porter Jim Stewart

All cast & crew

8.5

Details

Genres : Music Documentary

Release date : May 19, 2024

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : HBO Documentary Films Laylow Pictures Concord Originals

Summary In 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential creators of Black music. View more details

Details

Genres : Music Documentary

Release date : May 19, 2024

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : HBO Documentary Films Laylow Pictures Concord Originals

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Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. (2024) Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. (2024)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • May 19, 2024
Cause I Love You
Stax Records, founded in 1950s Memphis, launched influential Black artists like Sam and Dave, Booker and the MG's, and Otis Redding. Despite racial barriers, Stax aimed to bring its music to mainstream America, transcending racial divides.
Episode 2 • May 19, 2024
Soul Man
Stax Records' crossover success with "Soul Man" and Otis Redding's Monterey Pop Festival performance. However, Redding's death, MLK Jr.'s assassination, legal issues, and racial tensions in Memphis create challenges for the company.
Episode 3 • May 20, 2024
Respect Yourself
After Otis Redding's death and Atlantic Records merger, Stax promotions director Al Bell revives company by releasing hits like "Soul Limbo." Stax backs Isaac Hayes who wins awards for "Shaft" soundtrack, propelling studio's revival.
Episode 4 • May 20, 2024
Nothing Takes The Place of You
Stax Records organized Wattstax concert in 1972 to support Black community in LA, documented event. Company later faced financial troubles after bank failure, leading to Stax's closure.
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