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Mavis!
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
Genre: Documentary, Music
Director: Jessica Edwards
Actors: Adam Ayres, Al Bell, Anthony Heilbut, Bob Dylan, Gene Barge, Greg Kot, Levon Helm, Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, Steve Cropper
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