Jamila Wignot on directing and loving the sounds of STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A.

By Doug Doyle

Published January 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM EST

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Jamila Wignot works on STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.

The HBO Original four-part documentary series STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A., an official selection of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival and winner of the TV Premiere Audience Award, is directed by Brooklyn-based filmmaker Jamila Wignot.

STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A. is now available on HBO Max

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Wignot talks about the origins of her involvement in the project.

Jamila Wignot chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle — **Jamila Wignot** chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle

You can SEE Doug Doyle's entire interview with Jamila Wignot here.

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