The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe (2011)
60 min
Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her flamboyance, skill, and showmanship on the newly electrified guitar played a vital role in the conception of Rock & Roll as a genre of music. Featuring archival performances and using new interviews with fellow musicians, producers, friends, and colleagues, this film tells the story of a talented and determined woman that introduces spiritual passion of her gospel music background into Rock & Roll. Learn more about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, her life story, and lasting artistic legacy.
- Release date
- January 14, 2011
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
- Budget
- $60
Cast
- Pauline Black as Narrator
- Chris Barber as Self - Jazz Trombonist
- Joe Boyd as Self - Record Producer
- Howard Carroll as Self
- Robert Hargrove as Self - Church of God in Christ, Philadelphia
- Anthony Heilbut as Self - Record Producer
- Helen Henderson as Self - Church of God in Christ, Philadelphia
- Lottie Henry as Self - The Rosettes
Crew
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe · Archive footage
- The Dixie Hummingbirds · Archive footage
- Mick Csáky · Director
- Mick Csáky · Producer
- Michael Miles · Cinematographer
- Tom Herington · Editor