Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Directed by | Jamila Wignot |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 4 |
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Producers |
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Cinematography | Bryan Gentry |
Running time | 50–62 minutes |
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Network | HBO |
Release | May 20 May 21, 2024 | –
Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. is an American documentary series directed and produced by Jamila Wignot. It corrects the history of Stax Records. [1]
The documentary had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2024, where it won the TV Premiere Audience Award. [2] [3] [4] It premiered on May 20, 2024, on HBO. [5]
The series follows Stax Records, a record label that ushered in artists, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, The Staple Singers and Sam & Dave; The label went from being an outsider to one of the most influential producers of music, with an impact even after the label has gone. [5] [6]
No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
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1 | "Cause I Love You" | Jamila Wignot | May 20, 2024 |
2 | "Soul Man" | Jamila Wignot | May 20, 2024 |
3 | "Respect Yourself" | Jamila Wignot | May 21, 2024 |
4 | "Nothing Takes The Place of You" | Jamila Wignot | May 21, 2024 |
In May 2022, it was announced Jamila Wignot would direct and produce a documentary series revolving around Stax Records for HBO Documentary Films, with Ezra Edelman set to executive produce. [7] Rob Bowman served as a consultant on the series. [8]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.00/10. [9] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". [10]
Nina Metz of Chicago Tribune gave the series three out of four stars, writing: "A story of musical genius but also racism, personal tragedies and corporate greed." [11] John Anderson of Wall Street Journal also praised the series writing: "Stax may have been of a particular place and time, but Ms. Wignot resurrects it all gloriously, and grittily, and with the personality and precision of the M.G.s rhythm section." [12]
Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Directed by | Jamila Wignot |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 4 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
|
Producers |
|
Cinematography | Bryan Gentry |
Running time | 50–62 minutes |
Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | HBO |
Release | May 20 May 21, 2024 | –
Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. is an American documentary series directed and produced by Jamila Wignot. It corrects the history of Stax Records. [1]
The documentary had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2024, where it won the TV Premiere Audience Award. [2] [3] [4] It premiered on May 20, 2024, on HBO. [5]
The series follows Stax Records, a record label that ushered in artists, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, The Staple Singers and Sam & Dave; The label went from being an outsider to one of the most influential producers of music, with an impact even after the label has gone. [5] [6]
No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
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1 | "Cause I Love You" | Jamila Wignot | May 20, 2024 |
2 | "Soul Man" | Jamila Wignot | May 20, 2024 |
3 | "Respect Yourself" | Jamila Wignot | May 21, 2024 |
4 | "Nothing Takes The Place of You" | Jamila Wignot | May 21, 2024 |
In May 2022, it was announced Jamila Wignot would direct and produce a documentary series revolving around Stax Records for HBO Documentary Films, with Ezra Edelman set to executive produce. [7] Rob Bowman served as a consultant on the series. [8]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.00/10. [9] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". [10]
Nina Metz of Chicago Tribune gave the series three out of four stars, writing: "A story of musical genius but also racism, personal tragedies and corporate greed." [11] John Anderson of Wall Street Journal also praised the series writing: "Stax may have been of a particular place and time, but Ms. Wignot resurrects it all gloriously, and grittily, and with the personality and precision of the M.G.s rhythm section." [12]