MAVIS
Dir: Jessica Edwards CAN/USA 81 mins.
With: Bob Dylan, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Levon Helm
This is the first documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the ’60s and hits like “I’ll Take You There" in the ’70s, to her recent albums with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way.
With powerful live performances, archival footage, and conversations with friends and contemporaries, MAVIS! reveals the struggles, successes, and intimate stories of her journey. At 75, she's making the most vital music of her career, reaching a new generation of fans.
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