France 2021Language:EnglishDirector:Hugo SobelmanWriter:Hugo SobelmanCinematographer:Dorian HaysEditor:Maxime MathisMusic:Kelvin Walters, Nygel YanceySound:Nicolas Mollet, Najib El YafiWith:Christina  Childress, Nykyia Galloway, Trevor Keys, Jonathon Lee, Dorian Turner, De'Arree Harris, Cat Early Kortland Whalum, Adrianna ChristmasProducer:Toufik Ayadi, Christophe Barral, Carine RuszniewskiProduction Company:GOGOGO Films, Srab FilmsDistributor:The Party Film Sales75 min, Colour

The legendary Stax Records label was the home of Memphis soul in the 60s/70s. The music of Stax artists accompanied the African-American civil rights movement. Today, Memphis is one of the poorest cities in the USA. Since 2000, Stax Music Academy has been a musical afternoon and holiday programme for African-American youth. By learning the greatest soul hits and talking to their teachers, the young people discover the rich heritage of African-American culture and develop perspectives for their own future. SOUL KIDS is a rousing history lesson with a lot of soul, awarded the Prix Sacem for Best Music Documentary in 2020.

Director's Biography:Born in 1988, the French documentary filmmaker first worked as a production and director's assistant. In 2012, he began directing music videos for the indie label X-Ray Production. SOUL KIDS is Hugo Sobelman's second feature-length film.

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2020 GOLDA MARIA (DOKU)