

Overview
Rock'n'roll was a man's world they say. The film documents the often ignored female impact on rock's history, from the groundbreaking guitar stylings of Memphis Minnie and Sister Rosetta to the gnarly singing of Big Mama Thornton. Musicians as different as Suzi Quatro and Kristin Hersh tell about their experiences on and off the grid of stardom and the music industry.
Top Cast

Suzi Quatro
self

Kristin Hersh
self
Rosie Flores
self

Kathy Valentine
self
Honeychild Coleman
Self
Daphne Brooks
Self
Kay Wheeler
Self
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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