Film
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
20251h 28m0.0
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.
Music
Documentary
Release Date
10/24/2025
Status
Released
Original Title
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
Runtime
1h 28m
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
EN
Production Companies
One State Films
