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Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story

Documentary telling the story of Stax, one of the most influential soul record labels ever. Founded in a black neighbourhood of Memphis by a white brother and sister in the 1960s as a studio with an open-door policy, the label went on to sign such iconic acts as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and their house band, Booker T and the MGs. Featuring interviews with Jesse Jackson, Elvis Costello, Chuck D, Justin Timberlake, Bono and Pete Townshend.

English
  • Originally Aired July 25, 2008
  • Runtime 115 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC Four
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Name Type Role
Morgan Neville Director
Robert Gordon Director