Rock Chicks - I Am Not Female To You

Could the real monarchs of rock ‘n’ roll queens, not kings? Delve into the sonic legacy where Memphis Minnie’s guitar prowess echoes in legends like Chuck Berry, Sister Rosetta’s fiery spirit ignites Jerry Lee Lewis, and Big Mama Thornton’s raw vocal power is mirrored in Elvis Presley. Despite women rocking the stage since the 1950s, their monumental contributions have faded from collective memory. Rock Chicks – I Am Not Female To You embarks on a journey to spotlight these forgotten heroines of rock music, each a pioneer with a unique story of defiance and dedication.

From Linda Gail Lewis, who asserts, “I am a woman with guts,” to Kathy Valentine’s self-identification as a ‘unique specimen,’ and Suzi Quatro’s rejection of gender labels, to Rosie Flores who embraces her femininity with guitar in hand, and Kristin Hersh’s departure from the sexist music industry for a listener-supported model, questioning, “What would my kids think if I looked at every camera like I wanted to…?” This film is a tribute to music as an essential expression, a fight for dreams, and the courage to authentically be oneself, challenging the narrative that rock ‘n’ roll is just a man’s world.