Sisters with Transistors(2021)
Electronic music's unsung heroines
Sisters with Transistors Synopsis
Think of early electronic music and you’ll likely see men pushing buttons, knobs, and boundaries. While electronic music is often perceived as a boys' club, the truth is that from the very beginning women have been integral in inventing the devices, techniques and tropes that would define the shape of sound for years to come.
Sisters with Transistors (2021) is a documentary, history and music film directed by Lisa Rovner, released on September 1, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Laurie Anderson, Delia Derbyshire, Suzanne Ciani and Bebe Barron. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Lisa Rovner
- Writers:
- Lisa Rovner
- Producers:
- Marcus Werner Hed, Anna Vaney
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Kirstein
- Production:
- Anna Lena Films, Willow Glen Films, Metrograph Pictures, Aspect Ratio Film, Showtime
- Status:
- Released
Sisters with Transistors (2021) Trailer
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Sisters with Transistors Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sisters with Transistors.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Sisters With Transistors Teaser
Teaser
Living Room Q&As: Sisters with Transistors Lisa Rovner, Laurie Spiegel, Hannah Peel, Matthew Herbert
Featurette
Sisters with Transistors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurie Anderson
as Narrator (voice)
Delia Derbyshire
as Self (archive footage)
- Suzanne Ciani
Suzanne Ciani
as Self
- Bebe Barron
Bebe Barron
as Self (archive footage)
Laurie Spiegel
as Self
Éliane Radigue
as Self
Wendy Carlos
as Self
- Pauline Oliveros
Pauline Oliveros
as Self (archive footage)
- Clara Rockmore
Clara Rockmore
as Self
- Daphne Oram
Daphne Oram
as Self (archive footage)
- Maryanne Amacher
Maryanne Amacher
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Lisa Rovner, written by Lisa Rovner, produced by Marcus Werner Hed and Anna Vaney.
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Sisters with Transistors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Sisters with Transistors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sisters with Transistors online?
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Sisters with Transistors (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sisters with Transistors?
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The main cast of Sisters with Transistors (2021) includes Laurie Anderson, Delia Derbyshire, Suzanne Ciani, Bebe Barron and Laurie Spiegel. The film was directed by Lisa Rovner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sisters with Transistors released?
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Sisters with Transistors was released on September 1, 2021 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Sisters with Transistors worth watching?
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Sisters with Transistors (2021) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sisters with Transistors?
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