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Trailer Watch: Festival Hit ‘Mavis!’ Tells Story of Legendary Singer and Activist Mavis Staples

HBO has released a trailer for highly-anticipated documentary feature “Mavis!,” which chronicles the life and times of legendary gospel and soul singer Mavis Staples. The trailer opens with...

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Jessica Edwards’ Doc ‘Mavis!’ About Singer Mavis Staples Acquired by HBO

Jessica Edwards’ “Mavis!,” the first documentary about gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples, has been acquired by HBO. Edwards described “Mavis!” as an exploration...

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SXSW Women Directors: Meet Jessica Edwards — ‘Mavis!’

Jessica Edwards has a broad background in the film industry as a director, producer and publicist. Her short film “Seltzer Works” screened at SXSW and many other festivals before airing on PBS....

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