Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story
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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.
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story is a documentary that chronicles the rise of Memphis's legendary Stax Records from 1959 to 1975, tracing how a soul music powerhouse became synonymous with the civil rights movement. Featuring archival footage and performances from Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Booker T. & the MG's, and other iconic artists, the film explores how the label's visionary founder transformed American music. Released in 2007, it remains the definitive account of Stax's cultural and musical legacy.
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When was Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story released?
The documentary was released on August 1, 2007.
What years does the film cover?
The documentary focuses on Stax Records' history between 1959 and 1975, documenting the label's rise during the civil rights era.
Which artists are featured in the film?
The film includes performances and stories from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MG's, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and appearances by Richard Pryor and Jesse Jackson.
What is the documentary about?
Respect Yourself documents the history of Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, its founder, the visionary figures behind the label, and the iconic music that made it America's preeminent soul music imprint.
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