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    Graffiti Bridge 1990 POSTER

    Graffiti Bridge

    1990

    English

    4.7

    8

    18%

    88%

    Action

    Drama

    Music

    nightclub

    rock music

    Prince Prince Director Kimberly Arland Kimberly Arland as Glam Slam Dancer Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Melody Cool Prince Prince as The Kid Jesse Johnson Jesse Johnson as The Time
    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 where he goes , there's music! With Thieves in the Temple, New Power Generation, Elephants and Flowers and more red-hot Prince tunes from the Platinum-selling Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. What time is it? Party time! Morris Day and the Time play Release It, Shake! and more. And you'll also see and hear George Clinton, Tevin Campbell, Robin Power, Mavis Staples and other hot performers, too. Graffiti Bridge is where the movie meets the music. Cross over on it now.
    Station to Station 2015 POSTER

    Station to Station

    2015

    English

    6.2

    1

    72%

    46%

    Action

    Documentary

    Drama

    Doug Aitken Doug Aitken Director Patti Smith Patti Smith as Self Thurston Moore Thurston Moore as Self Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self Beck Beck as Self
    Sending a burning arrow into the stunting effects that the compartmentalization of culture has on how creativity manifests, visual artist Doug Aitken embarked on an experiment exploring a less materialistic and more nomadic direction of art creation, exhibition, and participation. Station to Station involved a train that crossed North America housing a constantly changing creative community including artists, musicians, and curators, who collaborated in the creation of recordings, artworks, films, and 10 unique happenings, across the country.
    Wattstax 1973 POSTER

    Wattstax

    1973

    English

    7.6

    4

    90%

    89%

    Action

    black people

    Comedy

    concert

    Documentary

    Music

    musical

    race politics

    watts riots

    woodstock, new york

    Mel Stuart Mel Stuart Director Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson as Self Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes as Self Melvin Van Peebles Melvin Van Peebles as Self Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self - The Staple Singers
    A documentary film about the Afro-American Woodstock concert held in Los Angeles seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart mixes footage from the concert with footage of the living conditions in the current-day Watts neighborhood.
    Take Me to the River 2014 POSTER

    Take Me to the River

    2014

    English

    6.8

    1

    73%

    60%

    Action

    Documentary

    Music

    soul music

    Martin Shore Martin Shore Director Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg as Self Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson as Self Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes as Self Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self
    Take Me to the River is a film about the soul of American music. The film follows the recording of a new album featuring legends from Stax records and Memphis mentoring and passing on their musical magic to stars and artists of today.
    Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story 2022 POSTER

    Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

    2022

    English

    7.2

    4

    93%

    97%

    Action

    Documentary

    Music

    Frank Marshall Frank Marshall Director B.B. King B.B. King as Self Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong as Self Tom Jones Tom Jones as Self Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self
    This documentary weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the music fest in all of its beauty, madness, and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
    Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute 2021 POSTER

    Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute

    2021

    English

    6.6

    6

    80%

    80%

    Action

    charity

    Documentary

    Music

    tribute

    Christian Lamb Christian Lamb Director Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self Jonathan Batiste Jonathan Batiste as Self Leon Bridges Leon Bridges as Self Katy Perry Katy Perry as Self
    In a star-studded evening of music and memories, a community of iconic performers honor Dolly Parton as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
    Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack 2018 POSTER

    Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

    2018

    English

    7.4

    1

    Action

    Music

    Behind-the-scenes music documentary starring Dolly Parton in the recording studio with famed producer Linda Perry for an exclusive look inside the making of Dumplin’.
    Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement 2009 POSTER

    Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement

    2009

    English

    6.9

    2

    Documentary

    Jon Goodman Jon Goodman Director Quincy Jones Quincy Jones as Self Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes as Self Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self Ruby Dee Ruby Dee as Self
    From the Civil Rights era to Watergate, the most striking moments in 20th-century American history were accompanied by music that reflected those turbulent times. Revisit the sounds of Pete Seeger and others in this musical history lesson.
    The Last Waltz 1978 POSTER

    The Last Waltz

    1978

    English

    8.1

    19

    98%

    94%

    1970s

    Action

    Biography

    Documentary

    Music

    Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese Director Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese as Self - Interviewer Bob Dylan Bob Dylan as Self - Performer Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self - Performer Dr. John Dr. John as Self - Performer
    Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.
    Mavis! 2015 POSTER

    Mavis!

    2015

    English

    7.4

    1

    97%

    65%

    Biography

    civil rights

    Documentary

    Music

    woman director

    Jessica Edwards Jessica Edwards Director Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt as Self Bob Dylan Bob Dylan as Self Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson as Self Mavis Staples Mavis Staples as Self
    A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
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