Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist, and had noted collaborations with Prince. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.

  • Title: Mavis Staples
  • Popularity: 2.532
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1939-07-10
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Homepage: https://mavisstaples.com/
  • Also Known As: The Staple Singers
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Mavis Staples Movies

  • 2011
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    Rejoice and Shout

    Rejoice and Shout

    6.5 2011 HD

    REJOICE AND SHOUT traces the evolution of Gospel through its many musical styles – spirituals and early hymns, four-part harmony-based...

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  • 1994
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    The Soul of Stax

    The Soul of Stax

    1 1994 HD

    "Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim...

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  • 2007
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    Soul Divas

    Soul Divas

    1 2007 HD

    Three generations of powerful soul divas come together in this glittering collection of blistering live performances and classic videos. From Mavis...

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  • 1970
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    The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

    The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

    1 1970 HD

    A hip psychiatrist teams up with an ex-addict to combat drug addiction in a small town in this pilot for "The Psychiatrist."

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  • 1974
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    The Klansman

    The Klansman

    5.706 1974 HD

    A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the...

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  • 2012
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    Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012

    Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012

    6 2012 HD

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  • 2015
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    Mavis!

    Mavis!

    6.9 2015 HD

    A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.

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  • 2005
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    No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

    No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

    7.7 2005 HD

    A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.

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  • 2004
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    Lightning in a Bottle

    Lightning in a Bottle

    7.3 2004 HD

    On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall...

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  • 2018
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    Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

    Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

    1 2018 HD

    Behind-the-scenes music documentary starring Dolly Parton in the recording studio with famed producer Linda Perry for an exclusive look inside the...

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  • 1995
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    Remembering Chicago Again

    Remembering Chicago Again

    1 1995 HD

    Memories and home movies of numerous Chicagoans bring the 1940s and '50s alive, from early Chicago television to the patriotic spirit of the war...

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  • 2005
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    Blues Divas

    Blues Divas

    6 2005 HD

    A documentary featuring live performance footage and interviews with eight contemporary female blues' artists including Mavis Staples, Denise...

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  • 1978
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    The Last Waltz

    The Last Waltz

    7.637 1978 HD

    Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured...

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  • 1994
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    Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

    Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

    1 1994 HD

    Available for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s infamous aftershow parties! Act II Aftershow - Bagley's...

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  • 1992
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    Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

    Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

    1 1992 HD

    An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992

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  • 2016
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    The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

    The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

    6 2016 HD

    A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time...

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  • 2016
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    The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music

    The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music

    1 2016 HD

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  • 1989
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    Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto

    Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto

    1 1989 HD

    Alannah Myles concert at The Diamond Club, Toronto, ON, Canada on October 31, 1989

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  • 2020
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    Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

    Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

    7.9 2020 HD

    A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Martin, Mavis Staples,...

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  • 2020
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    Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels

    Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels

    9.3 2020 HD

    Celebrate your right to vote with Run The Jewels' first performance of RTJ4.

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  • 1990
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    Graffiti Bridge

    Graffiti Bridge

    5 1990 HD

    It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And...

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  • 2021
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    Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

    Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

    7.7 2021 HD

    During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and...

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  • 2019
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    Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

    Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

    7.6 2019 HD

    Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The...

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  • 1970
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    Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

    Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

    1 1970 HD

    Robbie Robertson. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Kia Forum, in...

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  • 1975
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    Let's Do It Again

    Let's Do It Again

    6.7 1975 HD

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  • 1984
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    The Cosby Show

    The Cosby Show

    7.006 1984 HD

    The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until...

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  • 1992
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    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    5.4 1992 HD

    Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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  • 1994
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    New York Undercover

    New York Undercover

    7.156 1994 HD

    New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New...

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  • 1993
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    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    7.112 1993 HD

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The...

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  • 1961
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    The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

    4.8 1961 HD

    The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much...

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  • 1972
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    The Midnight Special

    The Midnight Special

    7.2 1972 HD

    The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by...

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  • 2005
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    Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

    Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

    7 2005 HD

    Soul music has conquered the world in the last 50 years - growing from the raw, electric rhythms of the black underclass, it is now a billion dollar...

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  • 2014
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    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    5.8 2014 HD

    After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program...

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  • 2015
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    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    6.6 2015 HD

    Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an...

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