Mavis!
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Mavis!
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eng
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Mavis!
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Originally produced by Film First Corp. in 2016
Runtime
80
Summary
An award-winning 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 {u2019}60s and hits like "I{u2019}ll Take You There" in the {u2019}70s, to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums with Wilco{u2019}s Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way. Audience Award Winner at **Hot Docs Documentary Festival**. Winner of the Audience Award for Documentary at the **Mill Valley Film Festival**. Nominated for the Gamechanger Award at the **SXSW Film Festival**. *"Even as she recalls career setbacks and personal disappointments, Staples displays rock-solid faith, unwavering confidence, and bubbly optimism." - Serena Donadoni, **The Village Voice***
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live action
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