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Mavis!

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Producing House

A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2015-03-15

Runtime: 80 mins

Director: Jessica Edwards

Writer: Jessica Edwards

Spoken language: English, Italiano

Genres: Documentary, Music

Original title: Mavis!

Production Companies: First Film Company

Production Countries: United States of America

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