FilmDocumentary

Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me

Name: Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me
Start: 2026-04-26T15:00:00-07:00
Location: 4 Star Theater

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 15:00

4 Star Theater

4 Star Theater, 2200, Clement Street, Richmond District, San Francisco, California, 94121, United States

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A documentary portrait in the DOC’N ROLL Film Festival of Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, tracing her powerhouse blues voice, trailblazing stage presence, and influence on rock history, with highlights like Hound Dog and Ball & Chain. Screened at 4 Star Theater, it celebrates a pivotal figure in music and gender history.

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Tagsdocumentary Big Mama Thornton Willie Mae Thornton DOC'N ROLL Festival blues music-history women-in-music

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