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Inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, Alabama-born Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was one the greatest blues singers ever, retaining her own unique style, defying gender norms, becoming famous for the original “Hound Dog” and her song “Ball & Chain”.


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  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    88 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Robert Clem
  • Producer
    Robert Clem
  • Cinematographer
    Alan Hostetter and Robert Clem
  • Editor
    Amy Echols
  • Sound Design
    Robert Clem
  • Music
    Donald Stark, Starr James