Mavis!(2015)
Mavis! Synopsis
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
Mavis! (2015) is a documentary and music film directed by Jessica Edwards, released on March 15, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Mavis Staples, Adam Ayres, Gene Barge and Al Bell. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Jessica Edwards
- Writers:
- Jessica Edwards
- Production:
- First Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Mavis! (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mavis! before you stream it.
Mavis! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mavis Staples
as Self
- Adam Ayres
Adam Ayres
as Self
- Gene Barge
Gene Barge
as Self
- Al Bell
Al Bell
as Self
Steve Cropper
as Self
Bob Dylan
as Self
- Anthony Heilbut
Anthony Heilbut
as Self
Levon Helm
as Self
Sharon Jones
as Self
- Greg Kot
Greg Kot
as Self
Prince
as Self (archive footage)
Bonnie Raitt
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jessica Edwards, written by Jessica Edwards.
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Mavis! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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Mavis! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mavis! online?
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Mavis! (2015) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mavis!?
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The main cast of Mavis! (2015) includes Mavis Staples, Adam Ayres, Gene Barge, Al Bell and Steve Cropper. The film was directed by Jessica Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mavis! released?
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Mavis! was released on March 15, 2015 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Mavis! worth watching?
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Mavis! (2015) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mavis!?
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Yes. The official Mavis! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.