Mavis!
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Jessica Edwards
Actors: Adam Ayres, Anthony Heilbut, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck D, Donny Gerrard, Greg Kot, Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Rick Holmstrom, Stephen Hodges, Yvonne Staples
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