Mavis!
(2019, original release: 2016)

Nonfiction

eVideo

Provider: Kanopy

Details

PUBLISHED
Film First Corp., 2016
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (streaming video file) (81 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound

ISBN/ISSN
3931957
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Title from title frames

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 ’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. 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***

Film

In Process Record

Al Bell, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck D, Jeff Tweedy, Julian Bond, Levon Helm, Marty Stuart, Prince, Sharon Jones, Steve Cropper, The Staple Singers

Originally produced by Film First Corp. in 2016

Mode of access: World Wide Web

In English

Additional Credits