Synopsis
An exploration of the soul of American music. It follows the recording of a new album featuring legends from Stax records and Memphis mentoring and passing on their musical magic to stars and artists of today.
Scores
Overall Score
28.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
8.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
31.9%
Review Aggregate
67.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 26 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, coming of age, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
grittycoming of ageemotionaldarkcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Howard | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Mavis Staples | 2014 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Snoop Dogg | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Al Kapone | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Frayser Boy | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Yo Gotti | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score60.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes237
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $68,598 | $90,913 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $68,598 | $90,913 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $34,299 | $45,457 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,337,000 | $1,771,934 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $1,059,000 | $1,403,499 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,524,000 | $2,019,767 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $4,109,000 | $5,445,683 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $75,000 | $99,398 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $8,138,299 | $10,785,739 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $250,000 (est) | $331,327 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $326,000 | $432,050 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $491,000 | $650,725 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $50,000 | $66,265 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $1,197,000 | $1,586,392 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $6,941,299 | $9,199,347 |
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