A new album is on the way from legendary soul singer Mavis Staples. Called If All I Was Was Black, the album sees…
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Cast
Mavis Staples (Self)Jeff Tweedy (Self)Adam Ayres (Self - Mavis Staples' Tour Manager)Donny Gerrard (Self)
Director
Jessica Edwards
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Synopsis
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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