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Only the Strong Survive
| Rating: | PG-13 (for brief language and a drug reference) |
| Genre: | Musical, Documentary |
| Release Date: | January 1, 2002 |
| Running time: | 95 minutes |
| Cast: | William Bell, Jerry Butler, The Chi-Lites, Isaac Hayes, Sam Moore |
| Director: | Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker |
| Producer: | Roger Friedman |
| Distributor: | Miramax Films |
Description: Documentary filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus and journalist Roger Friedman had a mission: to catch up with the great soul singers of the 1960s and early 1970s. Many of the legends of soul died at a early age: Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and practically all of the Temptations. But those who are still alive have been largely ignored since their youth--until now. The Pennebaker team put together a concert of the great soul survivors, reuniting many of the stars under the influential Stax record label, including: Wilson Pickett, Jerry Butler, Mary Wison, the Chi-Lites, Sam Moore and Carla and Rufus Thomas. The result is a musical celebration of soul and a glimpse into the skewed world of the music industry.
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