Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me
This documentary brings long overdue spotlight to one of the most powerful, uncompromising voices in American music. Big Mama Thornton, the blues legend who first recorded “Hound Dog” and “Ball and Chain,” shaped the sound of rock, soul, and rhythm and blues, yet her legacy was often overshadowed and uncredited. Through archival performances, rare interviews, and testimony from the artists she influenced, the film traces Thornton’s rise from church choirs and Southern bar circuits to national stages, while revealing the racism, exploitation, and resilience woven through her story. Her voice is thunder, her presence undeniable, her artistry unfiltered. Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me is a reclamation of history and a celebration of an artist who refused to be softened, silenced, or rewritten. Her music remains a force, her impact still reverberates. Screening as part of our Beats Working Festival. Beats Working is an annual film festival curated by the Picture House team that celebrates the year’s best music docs together with some retrospective classicsMusic DocumentaryPT1H28MMRobert Clem
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