Dir: Jessica Edwards
Mavis! is the first feature
documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis
Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs
of the ’60s and hits like I’ll Take You There in the ’70s, to
funked-up collaborations with Prince and 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.
Featuring
powerful live performances, rare archival footage, and conversations
with friends and contemporaries including Bob Dylan, Prince, Bonnie
Raitt, Levon Helm, Jeff Tweedy, Chuck D, and more, MAVIS! reveals the
struggles, successes, and intimate stories of her journey. At 75, she's
making the most vital music of her career, winning Grammy awards, and
reaching a new generation of fans. Her message of love and equality is
needed now more than ever.
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