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Mavis!

2015-03-15 · 80 min · ★ 6.9

Documentary · Music

A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.

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Directors
Jessica Edwards
Production companies
First Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mavis StaplesMavis StaplesSelf
Adam AyresSelf
Gene BargeSelf
Al BellSelf
Steve CropperSteve CropperSelf
Bob DylanBob DylanSelf
Anthony HeilbutSelf
Levon HelmLevon HelmSelf
Sharon JonesSharon JonesSelf
Greg KotSelf
PrincePrinceSelf (archive footage)
Bonnie RaittBonnie RaittSelf
Marty StuartSelf
Jeff TweedyJeff TweedySelf
Spencer TweedySelf
George WeinSelf
Julian BondSelf

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