Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll(2011)

Rated 0 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.

Popularity

0.1

Unknown

User score

7 / 10

1 votes

Credits

PRODUCTION

Origin

Languagesen

CompaniesBBC

More like this

Night of the Living Dead: Re-Animation
2012
Action • Comedy • Horror
6.2
1.1
Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again
7.6
0.3
The Latin Explosion: A New America
7.9
0.7
Barbie
1977
Comedy
6.7
0.1
Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow
2007
Animation • Family • Fantasy • Romance
6.9
1.8
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2
2012
Animation • Family
7.1
1.8

MOVIZZ - all rights reserved @ 2025

Made by Thomas FRANCOIS with themoviedb.org