What movie is this in english solo los fuertes sobreriven and what is it about

The Spanish phrase "solo los fuertes sobreviven" means "only the strong survive" in English. The movie with this name is the 2002 documentary Only the Strong Survive, directed by Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker. This musical documentary is about soul music artists, especially those whose careers developed largely through recording albums with Stax Records.

Featured in the film are musicians Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Sam Moore, Wilson Pickett, Mary Wilson, and Isaac Hayes. It's mostly about the 1960s and 70s, though many of the interviews and performances in the movie were filmed in the early 2000s. It's rated PG-13 and is 95 minutes in length.

Only the Strong Survive was nominated for a Gold Hugo for Best Documentary. It was released on DVD in 2007 and is currently selling for about $20 online.

Updated on Tuesday, August 28 2012 at 02:10AM EDT
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