This event is in the past.It took place on May 3, 2026 at Roxy Cinema New York.
Documentary
DocumentaryDiscover the powerhouse who sang "Hound Dog" before Elvis and gave Janis Joplin her signature song. This documentary traces Big Mama Thornton's journey from Alabama juke joints to European stages, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.
music history documentary
filmmaker Q&A
indie cinema screening
blues and rock history
Tips
🍸check out the speakeasy bar upstairs
🎬intimate basement screening room
🎵one of a kind NYC cinema experience
Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me + Q&A
Little Italy
DocumentaryDocumentaryDiscover the powerhouse who sang "Hound Dog" before Elvis and gave Janis Joplin her signature song. This documentary traces Big Mama Thornton's journey from Alabama juke joints to European stages, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.
music history documentary
filmmaker Q&A
indie cinema screening
blues and rock history
Tips
🍸check out the speakeasy bar upstairs
🎬intimate basement screening room
🎵one of a kind NYC cinema experience
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