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.
- Data de estreia
- 14 de janeiro de 2011
- País de origem
- Ainda indisponível
- Orçamento
- US$ 60
Elenco
- Pauline Black como Narrator
- Chris Barber como Self - Jazz Trombonist
- Joe Boyd como Self - Record Producer
- Howard Carroll como Self
- Robert Hargrove como Self - Church of God in Christ, Philadelphia
- Anthony Heilbut como Self - Record Producer
- Helen Henderson como Self - Church of God in Christ, Philadelphia
- Lottie Henry como Self - The Rosettes
Equipe
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe · Imagens de arquivo
- The Dixie Hummingbirds · Imagens de arquivo
- Mick Csáky · Diretor(a)
- Mick Csáky · Produtor(a)
- Michael Miles · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Tom Herington · Editor(a)