Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me(2025)
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me Synopsis
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, Alabama-born Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton defied the gender norms of her time to become one of the greatest blues singers of her generation. Known for her powerful voice and uncompromising style, she rose to fame with the original recording of “Hound Dog” and later wrote “Ball & Chain,” a song that gained iconic status through Janis Joplin’s rendition.
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me (2025) is a music and documentary film directed by Robert Clem, released on October 24, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Lynnee Denise, Charlie Musselwhite and Mike Stoller.
- Director:
- Robert Clem
- Producers:
- Robert Clem
- Production:
- One State Films
- Status:
- Released
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Robert Clem, produced by Robert Clem.
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Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me?
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The main cast of Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me (2025) includes Lynnee Denise, Charlie Musselwhite and Mike Stoller. The film was directed by Robert Clem. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me released?
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Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me was released on October 24, 2025 and runs for 1h 28m.