PBS' Great Performances series presents Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story, premiering Aug. 1 at 9 p.m. (ET). Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the film tells the story behind the legendary label that launched such soul music greats as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staple Singers, Isaac Hayes, Eddie Floyd, Carla and Rufus Thomas, Albert King and Booker T. and the MGs. The show reunites producer-directors Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville, whose American Masters documentary Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied was a Grammy nominee. Check your local listings for air dates in your area and remember, soul begins with Stax!
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