Digging into the turbulent roots of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s and '60s with Mavis Staples, Janis Joplin, Chaka Kahn and more; with supporting commentary from Norah Jones, Tina Weymouth, Rickie Lee Jones, Kate Pierson, Merry Clayton and others.
The '70s brought new sounds and icons like Nancy Wilson of Heart and Joan Jett and hard rockers like Wilson and Debbie Harry.
As questions of authenticity, control, and feminism arise in the '90s, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Courtney Love, Tori Amos, and Alanis Morissette make music on their own terms.
The hard-won success of their predecessors enables stars like Shania Twain, Macy Gray and Sarah McLachlan to overcome obstacles and reach new heights; a glimpse of the new generation: Taylor Swift, St. Vincent, Syd, Billie Eilish, Yola and more.
Jessica Hopper
Director
John Varvatos
Producer
Derik Murray
Jesse James Miller