
Her family group, the Staple Singers, inspired millions and helped propel the civil rights movement with their music. After 60 years of performing, legendary singer Mavis Staples' message of love and equality is needed now more than ever.... (Full plot summary below)
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Her family group, the Staple Singers, inspired millions and helped propel the civil rights movement with their music. After 60 years of performing, legendary singer Mavis Staples' message of love and equality is needed now more than ever.
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| Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayMavis! is maybe too short and too plain, but it covers a lot of ground and contains a lot of great music. It's a fitting tribute to a true American original, belatedly getting her due. |
| Christianity TodayMark MoringIt's about time somebody made a documentary about this remarkable woman. |
| Georgia StraightKen EisnerIf you don't know Mavis Staples, or can only hum a few bars of the (confusingly named) Staple Singers' deep catalogue, Mavis! will change that right quick. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawRichness, warmth and tenderness pulse from this lovely documentary. |
| HeyUGuysDaniel GoodwinAn inspiring story of a soaring sound and its most joyous, glistening star. |
| National PostChris KnightStaples' voice is truly astounding, and always has been. |
| Toronto StarLinda BarnardWhether in church or on the concert stage, Staples remains indomitable, as scenes of her recent performances demonstrate. |
| NOW TorontoSusan G. ColeThis doc is pretty much flat-out hagiography, but you can see why director Jessica Edwards couldn't help herself. |
| PopMattersStephen MayneEdwards' has crafted an entertaining dash through Mavis' life, and by putting her centre stage, allows space for this consummate performer to elevate the documentary. |
| New Zealand HeraldPeter CalderIt falls short of being a great film, but it's a good one, about a great singer. |