Mavis!
2015 · Movie · NR · 80 min · ★ 6.9 · 84% critics
This documentary traces the life and music of a legendary singer and civil rights activist, following a family-rooted journey through gospel and rock history. Along the way, it blends powerful performances with a look back at key eras that shaped both the artist and the times.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-03-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (15 votes)
About
If you enjoy music documentaries that mix live performances with cultural history, this is a rewarding watch, especially if you liked Muscle Shoals or Sing Your Song; Not for you if you want a fully comprehensive, year-by-year career account.
Pros: stunning concert footage; rich music history; inspiring performer energy | Cons: some years glossed over; loses focus near present; fairly short runtime
Themes
- civil rights
- woman director
Cast & crew
Mavis Staples
as Self
- AA
Adam Ayres
as Self
- GB
Gene Barge
as Self
- AB
Al Bell
as Self
Steve Cropper
as Self
Bob Dylan
as Self
- AH
Anthony Heilbut
as Self
Levon Helm
as Self
Sharon Jones
as Self
- GK
Greg Kot
as Self
Directed by Jessica Edwards