Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (2007)

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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.

Director: Morgan Neville, Robert Gordon
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 155 min
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Production: Tremolo Productions, KQED
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en

Keywords

soul music, music

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Morgan Neville, Robert Gordon.
Who stars in Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story?
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story stars Samuel L. Jackson.
How long is Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story?
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
What genre is Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story?
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story is a Music, Documentary film.
What is the budget of Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story?
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story had a budget of $1M.
Where was Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story produced?
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story was produced in United States of America.