Mavis Staples

Born: 1939-07-10

Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist, and had noted collaborations with Prince. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.


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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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Released: 2021-07-02

During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival,...

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The Last Waltz

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Released: 1978-05-01

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour...

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No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

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Released: 2005-07-21

A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest...

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The Klansman

as The Staple Singers
Released: 1974-10-25

A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a...

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Graffiti Bridge

as Melody Cool
Released: 1990-11-02

It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first...

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Mavis!

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Released: 2015-03-15

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

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Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

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Released: 2019-12-16

Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they...

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The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

as The Staple Singers
Released: 1970-12-14

A hip psychiatrist teams up with an ex-addict to combat drug addiction in a small town in this...

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Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

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Released: 2020-04-21

A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes,...

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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

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Released: 2016-11-11

A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning,...

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Lightning in a Bottle

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Released: 2004-02-12

On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations...

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Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

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Released: 2018-11-29

Behind-the-scenes music documentary starring Dolly Parton in the recording studio with famed...

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Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels

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Released: 2020-10-17

Celebrate your right to vote with Run The Jewels' first performance of RTJ4.

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Blues Divas

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Released: 2005-01-22

A documentary featuring live performance footage and interviews with eight contemporary female...

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Soul Divas

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Released: 2007-12-15

Three generations of powerful soul divas come together in this glittering collection of...

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The Soul of Stax

as uncredited
Released: 1994-01-01

"Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and...

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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

as uncredited
Released: 1992-12-19

An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992

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Rejoice and Shout

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Released: 2011-06-03

REJOICE AND SHOUT traces the evolution of Gospel through its many musical styles – spirituals...

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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

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Released: 1994-09-08

Available for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - The Staple Singers
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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The Cosby Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-09-20

The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for...

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New York Undercover

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First aired: 1994-09-08

New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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First aired: 1992-05-25

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

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First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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The Midnight Special

as Self - The Staple Singers
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

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First aired: 2005-05-07

Soul music has conquered the world in the last 50 years - growing from the raw, electric rhythms...

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