All the legendary women of Rock n Roll are brought together in this collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare historical footage, music videos, riveting live performances and personal interviews, the lives and times of the greatest women in rock history are revealed. Featured musical performances include Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Pat Benatar and Madonna, among others.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
300420
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Music & Performing Arts → Franklin, Aretha
Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism
Music & Performing Arts → Rock music
Music & Performing Arts → Rock musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Turner, Tina, 1939-
Music & Performing Arts → Women musicians
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)