Film Screening and Discussion of Mavis!

National Archives at Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

On Monday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m., the National Archives in partnership with the American Jazz Museum and Greater KC Black History Study Group, will host an evening film screening of Mavis!. This program will take place at the American Jazz Museum, 1616 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO. Reservations  are requested for this free program

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 1960s and hits like I'll Take You There in the 1970s, to funk 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. Mavis! reveals the struggles, successes, and intimate stories of her journey. At 75, she's making the most vital music of her career, winning Grammy awards, and reaching a new generation of fans.