Special Screening: HBO presents 'Mavis!'

Mavis! chronicles the ascension of gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers. An intimate look at a tight-knit family, the film reveals their struggles and success, featuring dynamic live performances and rarely seen archival footage, as well as interviews with Bob Dylan, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Tweedy and Chuck D.

At 76, she's making the most vital music of her career, winning Grammy awards and reaching a new generation of fans with her message of love and equality.

A Q-and-A session will follow the screening.

Panelist:

Jessica Edwards
Director