Mavis Staples
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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.6273 |
| Birthday | 1939-07-10 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Also Known As | The Staple Singers, |
2011
Rejoice and Shout
6.5/2
REJOICE AND SHOUT traces the evolution of Gospel through its many musical styles – spirituals and early hymns, four-part harmony-based quartets, the i...
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Rejoice and Shout
1994
The Soul of Stax
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"Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewa...
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The Soul of Stax
2007
Soul Divas
0/0
Three generations of powerful soul divas come together in this glittering collection of blistering live performances and classic videos. From Mavis St...
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Soul Divas
1970
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
10/1
A hip psychiatrist teams up with an ex-addict to combat drug addiction in a small town in this pilot for "The Psychiatrist."
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The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
1974
The Klansman
5.591/44
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the K...
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The Klansman
2012
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
6/1
An icon of music history is announced at the Avo Sessions Basel. A small choir and three musicians were Mavis Staples on the side, but the bubbly 73-y...
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Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
2015
Mavis!
6.9/15
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
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Mavis!
2005
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
7.753/148
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
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No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
2004
Lightning in a Bottle
7.571/7
On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall t...
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Lightning in a Bottle
2018
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
0/0
Behind-the-scenes music documentary starring Dolly Parton in the recording studio with famed producer Linda Perry for an exclusive look inside the mak...
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Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
1995
Remembering Chicago Again
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Memories and home movies of numerous Chicagoans bring the 1940s and '50s alive, from early Chicago television to the patriotic spirit of the war years...
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Remembering Chicago Again
2005
Blues Divas
6/1
A documentary featuring live performance footage and interviews with eight contemporary female blues' artists including Mavis Staples, Denise LaSalle,...
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Blues Divas
1978
The Last Waltz
7.659/320
Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances...
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The Last Waltz
1994
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
8/1
Available for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s infamous aftershow parties! Act II Aftershow - Bagley's Ware...
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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
1992
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
0/0
An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992
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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
2016
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
6/1
A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time American...
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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
2016
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
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The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
1989
Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
0/0
Alannah Myles concert at The Diamond Club, Toronto, ON, Canada on October 31, 1989
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Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
2020
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
7.9/7
A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Martin, Mavis Staples, St...
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Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
9.3/3
Celebrate your right to vote with Run The Jewels' first performance of RTJ4.
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Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
1990
Graffiti Bridge
5.148/54
It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And...
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Graffiti Bridge
2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
7.604/231
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and pr...
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2019
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
7.573/55
Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The...
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Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
0/0
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson is a 2024 tribute concert held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring Eric Clapton,...
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Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
2014
Station to Station
6.8/10
Sending a burning arrow into the stunting effects that the compartmentalization of culture has on how creativity manifests, visual artist Doug Aitken...
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Station to Station
1985
Motown Returns to the Apollo
0/0
A primetime TV concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Theater with Motown legends.
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