Mavis!
Mar 15 2015
•1h 20m
•Documentary, Music
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
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Mavis Staples
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Adam Ayres
Self
Gene Barge
Self
Al Bell
Self
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