Watch An Interview with Jamila Wignot, Director of 2x Emmy-Nominated Series STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A.

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In case you missed it — STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A. has been nominated for two EMMY Awards: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program. Thank you to the Television Academy, and congratulations to all involved, including Deanie Parker, Al Bell, and the amazing artists and songwriters of Stax.

HBO hosted a premiere event in New York City earlier this year to celebrate the launch of the series, and it featured a Q&A with Deanie Parker, director Jamila Wignot, and legendary Stax artist Booker T. Jones. You can new view the full interview on the HBO For Your Consideration website! Watch it at the link below.

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