Synopsis
Documentary covering a Stax Records-sponsored all-day concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with performances by Stax Records artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Staples Singers, and more.
Scores
Overall Score
29.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
9.9%
Review Aggregate
86.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, gritty, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
stylizedgrittyemotionalcharacter-drivenfunnyhistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Staple Singers | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Richard Pryor | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Carla Thomas | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Rufus Thomas | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Luther Ingram | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Kim Weston | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Johnnie Taylor | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| The Bar-Kays | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Isaac Hayes | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Albert King | 2003 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes1,164
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $16,000 | $27,278 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $16,155 | $27,543 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $8,000 | $13,639 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $7,000 | $11,934 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $1,421,000 | $2,422,651 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $2,592,000 | $4,419,078 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $75,000 | $127,867 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $4,103,000 | $6,995,169 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $250,000 (est) | $426,223 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $80,000 (est) | $136,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $164,000 | $279,602 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $292,000 | $497,828 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $50,000 | $85,245 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $836,000 | $1,425,289 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $3,267,000 | $5,569,880 |
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