Director: Unknown
Writer(s): Natalie Chaidez, Kwynn Perry
Starring: Lizzo
Synopsis: The story of Rock ‘N’ Roll Pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Tharpe, often called the ‘Godmother of Rock and Roll,’ was a gospel singer who broke barriers in the 1930s and ’40s. She mixed her faith-filled music with a guitar style that shaped rock as we know it, influencing icons like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. The film plans to dive into a key chapter of her life, full of bold creativity and personal struggles.
Release Date: Unknown | Length: Unknown | Genre: Biography, History, Music | MPAA Rating: Unknown | Note(s): Original announcement. Lizzo, and Forest Whitaker are producers on this project.