Thu, Jun 15 / 7 pm
Sat, Jun 17 / 3 pm
Directed by Jessica Edwards
2015, USA, 80 min
Get ready for the June 21st appearance of Mavis Staples at the Jazz Festival by checking out this fantastic portrait of the Gospel / soul music legend and civil rights activist who began her career in the 1950s with the legendary band The Staple Singers. A terrific documentary which explores her roots growing up on Chicago’s south side the film also features rare archival footage from TV performances and live concerts. At 77 she`s making the most vital music of her career.
