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Film Screening: Mavis! A Film about Mavis Staples and the Staples Singers
Chicago Public Library
Join King Branch for a screening of Mavis! A Film about Mavis Staples and the Staples Singers.Mavis! is the first feature 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 Õ60s and hits like ÒIÕll Take You There" in the Õ70s, to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums with WilcoÕs Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way.AccessibilityEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.
Age: 13—99
Cost: FREE
Type: In Person