Mavis! (2016) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2016 · 80 min · English

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Directed by

Jessica Edwards

This documentary chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Mavis Staples, a seminal figure in American music. It explores her early years singing gospel with her family group, The Staple Singers, and their evolution into a groundbreaking soul and folk ensemble. The film also examines Mavis’s impactful solo career and her consistent use of music as a vehicle for social commentary and activism, showcasing her enduring influence across generations.