Only the Strong Survive
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- Synopsis
- Roger Friedman is an entertainment journalist and music fan with a particular love for R&B and soul music from the mid-'50s to the pre-disco era of the early '70s....
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- Starring
- William Bell, Jerry Butler, Chi-Lites, Isaac Hayes, Sam Moore
- Director(s)
- D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus
- Distributor(s)
- Miramax
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 96 min.
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Critic Reviews
Rolling Stone | Peter TraversAdd Critic to Favorites
One for the time capsule. Read the full review
Boston Globe | Wesley MorrisAdd Critic to Favorites
The movie is the product of his (Friedman) big, shiny love of forgotten soul legends whom superstardom (and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I might add) has eluded. Read the full review
Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites
One of the happiest movies around.Read the full review
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