Director: Jessica Edwards
Features: Mavis Staples, Bob Dylan, Steve Cropper, Prince
The Staple Singers rose through the Chicago gospel scene and the civil rights movement to become one of the key soul and R&B bands of the 60s and 70s – and lead singer Mavis is still making music today with a new generation of musicians and producers.
Mixing the band’s story with superb archive and present-day live footage, and Mavis’s tales of Bob Dylan, Prince and many others, this documentary is a warm, engaging and moving portrayal of one of popular music’s living legends.
Review (Guardian): here
and the Trailer below:
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David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Tuesday 25th October 2016
Show starts at 7.30PM, Ticket prices: £8.00 & £6.50 (concessions)
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