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1 online resource (streaming video file) (81 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
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Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
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Al Bell, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck D, Jeff Tweedy, Julian Bond, Levon Helm, Marty Stuart, Prince, Sharon Jones, Steve Cropper, The Staple Singers |
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Originally produced by Film First Corp. in 2016. |
| Summary |
An award-winning documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the ’60s and hits like "I’ll Take You There" in the ’70s, to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way. Audience Award Winner at **Hot Docs Documentary Festival**. Winner of the Audience Award for Documentary at the **Mill Valley Film Festival**. Nominated for the Gamechanger Award at the **SXSW Film Festival**. *"Even as she recalls career setbacks and personal disappointments, Staples displays rock-solid faith, unwavering confidence, and bubbly optimism." - Serena Donadoni, **The Village Voice*** |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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African Americans.
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Biography.
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Women's studies.
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Artists.
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Music.
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Americans.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Edwards, Jessica, film director.
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Bell, Al, actor.
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Dylan, Bob, actor.
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Raitt, Bonnie, actor.
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D, Chuck, actor.
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Tweedy, Jeff, actor.
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Bond, Julian, actor.
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Helm, Levon, actor.
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Stuart, Marty, actor.
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, Prince, actor.
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Jones, Sharon, actor.
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Cropper, Steve, actor.
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Staple Singers, The, actor.
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Film First Corp. (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
3931957 Kanopy |
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