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UK PREMIERE | BIG MAMA THORNTON: I CAN’T BE ANYONE BUT ME A blues powerhouse who shook American music to its core, Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton made “Hound Dog” a #1 hit before Elvis ever sang it, and her ferocious “Ball & Chain” lit the fuse for Janis Joplin’s career. Defying gender norms in jeans, boots and a cowboy hat, Big Mama captivated audiences with raw energy, humor and soul. From Alabama juke joints to European festivals, she lived hard, sang harder, and left an indelible mark on rock, R&B and the blues.
Director Robert Clem joins us for a Q&A after the screening.
🗓️ 24 October
⏱️ 6:20 PM
📍 Barbican Cinema 1, London
🎟 Tickets via: https://www.docnrollfestival.com/films/big-mama-thornton-i-cant-be-anyone-but-me/
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✦ DOC'N ROLL FILM FESTIVAL 12TH EDITION ✦
23 October – 9 November 2025
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Barbican Cinema 1, Gin Joint, Barbican Centre, Frobisher Crescent, London, EC2Y 8, United Kingdom
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