Only the Strong Survive (2002)

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Only the Strong Survive on IMDb 6.7/10 228 votes

Released:
2002-01-14

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.

Directors:
Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Documentary, Music

  • Cast:
  • Rufus Thomas
    as
    Self
  • Carla Thomas
    as
    Self
  • Isaac Hayes
    as
    Self
  • Wilson Pickett
    as
    Self
  • Mary Wilson
    as
    Self