Stax: Soulsville USA, Cause I Love You

Season 1, Episode 1

Interracial underdog label Stax Records takes its growing influence on the black music scene, attempting to break into mainstream media.

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Interracial underdog label Stax Records takes its growing influence on the black music scene, attempting to break into mainstream media.

Though Stax gains headway in the white market, Otis Redding's death and intensifying racial tensions in Memphis reveal signs of trouble.

Despite severe business setbacks, Stax Records rises again with Isaac Hayes's Oscar and Grammy-winning work for the 1971 smash hit Shaft.

Stax expands to LA and puts on the benefit concert Wattstax - but when their bank goes under, Stax prepares to shutter its doors.

About this episode
Interracial underdog label Stax Records takes its growing influence on the black music scene, attempting to break into mainstream media.
12HD
CrewJamila Wignot (Director)
GenreFactual
Seasons1
StudioSky Documentaries