Al Bell

"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

Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave et Otis Redding en furent les plus éminents talents : voici la fabuleuse histoire du label Stax, qui inventa la soul et fit travailler dans un même studio Blancs et Noirs dans l’Amérique ségrégationniste.

A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.

Take Me to the River is a film about the soul of American music. The film follows the recording of a new album featuring legends from Stax records and Memphis mentoring and passing on their musical magic to stars and artists of today.

Take Me to the River is a film about the soul of American music. The film follows the recording of a new album featuring legends from Stax records and Memphis mentoring and passing on their musical magic to stars and artists of today.