Only the Strong Survive

Year: 2003

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Directors: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker

MusicDocumentary

This documentary explores the powerful and often turbulent world of rhythm and blues music from the 1950s through the 1970s. It features iconic performers, showcasing the soul-stirring vocals of Aretha Franklin alongside the dynamic energy of Ike & Tina Turner. Through their music and stories, the film reveals the raw passion and unbridled emotion that defined a generation of artists and their enduring impact on popular culture.

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