Only the Strong Survive (2002)

7.0/10 • 95 min • Documentary Music

Overview

A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre that was to have a major influence on other styles of music for decades. Ten legends of soul talk about the beginnings and still show at their concerts today that, despite their advanced age, they have lost none of the energy and joie de vivre that defines this music.

Cast

Isaac Hayes

Wilson Pickett

Mary Wilson

Sam Moore

Jerry Butler

Self

Carla Thomas

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Music by John Williams