Al Bell
Self - CMO / President of Stax
Series
Watch Stax: Soulsville USA (2024) Online
More videos
Synopsis
“The sound of Memphis electrified the world.”
The story of an underdog, interracial record label that ushered in groundbreaking music.
Episodes
Miniseries
PreviousNext
1. Cause I Love YouNow viewing2024-05-201h8.8In the late 1950s, Memphis' Stax Records quickly becomes one of the most influential record labels on the Black music scene, breaking out iconic artists such as Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MG's, and Otis Redding. As popularity grows in the Black market, Stax executives and musicians transcend racial divides and bring their music into the American mainstream.
2. Soul Man2024-05-2053m8.8Stax breaks through to the white market with Sam & Dave's crossover hit "Soul Man." But the untimely death of Stax star Otis Redding, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., legal obstacles, and ongoing racial tensions in Memphis reveal cracks in the company's façade.
3. Respect Yourself2024-05-2151m8.5Despite severe business setbacks, Stax Records rises again with Isaac Hayes's Oscar® and Grammy®-winning work for the 1971 smash hit Shaft.
4. Nothing Takes the Place of You2024-05-211h 2m8.8By the 1970s, a booming Stax expands to Los Angeles and gives back to the Black community with the benefit concert Wattstax. But when their bank goes under and the company faces other legal setbacks, Stax prepares to shutter its doors.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
No photo 
Carla Thomas
Self - Artist
No photo Jim Stewart
Self - Founder of Stax
No photo Deanie Parker
Self - Director of Publicity / Stax
Rob Bowman
Self - Historian
No photo David Porter
Self - Musician
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
HBO Max Amazon Channel
HBO MaxStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch.
Recommended
More Like This
Series1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
7.52021
SeriesLove Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
6.92023
SeriesKylie
8.72026
SeriesThe Beatles Anthology
8.31995
SeriesVisible: Out on Television
6.72020
SeriesThe End of an Era
8.82025
SeriesThe Last Movie Stars
7.02022
SeriesHistory 101
7.12020
SeriesDear Mama
8.62023
SeriesThe New York Times Presents
7.02020
SeriesWhen the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
7.52006
SeriesImmigration Nation
6.82020
SeriesHulk Hogan: Real American
7.42026
SeriesAmerican Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
7.72025
SeriesStolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence
7.62023
SeriesPee-wee as Himself
7.92025
SeriesMr. McMahon
7.72024
SeriesLast Chance U
7.22016
SeriesMind Field
8.22017
SeriesWise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
8.32024
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stax: Soulsville USA available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Stax: Soulsville USA have?
Stax: Soulsville USA has 1 season and 4 episodes.
When did Stax: Soulsville USA first air?
Stax: Soulsville USA first aired in 2024.
Is Stax: Soulsville USA still running?
Stax: Soulsville USA's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Stax: Soulsville USA?
Stax: Soulsville USA is classified as Documentary.