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Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
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  2. Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me

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

2025
1h 28m
Music
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2025

Runtime

1h 28m

Storyline

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, Alabama-born Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton defied the gender norms of her time to become one of the greatest blues singers of her generation. Known for her powerful voice and uncompromising style, she rose to fame with the original recording of “Hound Dog” and later wrote “Ball & Chain,” a song that gained iconic status through Janis Joplin’s rendition.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Oct 24, 2025
Languages
English
Director
Robert Clem
Production
One State Films
One State Films
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Lynnee Denise

Charlie Musselwhite

Charlie Musselwhite

Mike Stoller

Mike Stoller

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