Only the Strong Survive

Name: Only the Strong Survive
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2002-01-14
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett, Mary Wilson, Sam Moore

2002, English. Directed by Chris Hegedus & D. A. Pennebaker.

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.

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Runtime: 1h 35m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
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Released: 14 January 2002
Country: United States of America
Box office: $58K

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Only the Strong Survive (2002) was directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker and stars Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett.