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      Only the Strong Survive

      2002, Documentary, 1h 41m

      44 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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      Though this documentary could be more informative, the performances themselves are wonderful. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      Filmmakers Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker showcase performers of R & B and soul from the 1950s to the 1970s.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Brief Language|Drug Reference)

      • Genre: Documentary

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker

      • Producer: Roger Friedman, Frazer Pennebaker

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $57.3K

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Miramax Films

      • Production Co: Pennebaker-Hegedus Films

      • Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

      • Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

      Cast & Crew

      William Bell

      William Bell

      Self

      Jerry Butler

      Jerry Butler

      Self

      The Chi-Lites

      The Chi-Lites

      Themselves

      Isaac Hayes

      Isaac Hayes

      Self

      Sam Moore

      Sam Moore

      Self

      Ann Peebles

      Ann Peebles

      Self

      Wilson Pickett

      Wilson Pickett

      Self

      Sir Mack Rice

      Sir Mack Rice

      Self

      Carla Thomas

      Carla Thomas

      Self

      Rufus Thomas

      Rufus Thomas

      Self

      Mary Wilson

      Mary Wilson

      Self

      Chris Hegedus

      Chris Hegedus

      Director

      D.A. Pennebaker

      D.A. Pennebaker

      Director

      Roger Friedman

      Roger Friedman

      Producer

      Rebecca Marshall

      Rebecca Marshall

      Associate Producer

      Frazer Pennebaker

      Frazer Pennebaker

      Producer

      Bob Weinstein

      Bob Weinstein

      Executive Producer

      Harvey Weinstein

      Harvey Weinstein

      Executive Producer

      Chris Hegedus

      Chris Hegedus

      Film Editing

      Erez Laufer

      Erez Laufer

      Film Editing

      D.A. Pennebaker

      D.A. Pennebaker

      Film Editing

      Critic Reviews for Only the Strong Survive

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