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Mavis!

6.920151h 20mNRMovieDocumentaryMusic

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

DirectorJessica Edwards
WriterJessica Edwards
ProducerGary Hustwit

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HBO Max Amazon ChannelHBO Max Amazon ChannelHBO MaxHBO MaxKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jessica Edwards

MSMavis Staples
Mavis Staples
Self
AA
Adam Ayres
Self
GB
Gene Barge
Self
AB
Al Bell
Self
SCSteve Cropper
Steve Cropper
Self
BDBob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Self
AH
Anthony Heilbut
Self
LHLevon Helm
Levon Helm
Self
SJSharon Jones
Sharon Jones
Self
GK
Greg Kot
Self
PPrince
Prince
Self (archive footage)
BRBonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt
Self

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Mavis! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mavis!?

Mavis! is streaming on HBO Max and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mavis! on Netflix?

No, Mavis! is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Kanopy.

Is Mavis! on Amazon Prime Video?

Mavis! isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Mavis! for free?

Mavis! is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.