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Mavis!

Mar 15, 2015 | IMDB 6.9

80 min Watch Now

Documentary, Music

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

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Mavis Staples, Adam Ayres, Gene Barge, Al Bell, Steve Cropper, Bob Dylan, Anthony Heilbut, Levon Helm, Sharon Jones, Greg Kot

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