Mavis!

Gospel Music Legend and Civil Rights Activist Mavis Staples

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