Fanny: The Right to Rock
Fanny: The Right to Rock

Fanny: The Right to Rock

2021Movie92 minEnglish

The untold story of a Filipina American founded, California garage band that morphed into the ferocious rock group Fanny, the first all female band to release an LP with a major label. Adored by David Bowie, the band's groundbreaking impact in music has been lost in the mists of time... until now. Fifty years later, bandmates reunite with a new record deal and a second chance to right the wrongs of history.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users97%
Director: Bobbi Jo HartGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of Fanny, the first all-female rock band to sign with a major label. It delves into their struggles and triumphs in the male-dominated music industry of the 1970s and their unexpected reunion decades later. The film celebrates their resilience, musical talent, and their enduring fight for recognition and creative control. It highlights their influence on subsequent generations of musicians.

Critical Reception

Fanny: The Right to Rock received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its powerful storytelling and its timely revival of a largely overlooked band. Critics lauded the film for shedding light on Fanny's significant contributions to rock music and for highlighting the systemic sexism they faced. Audiences responded positively to the band's inspiring reunion and their continued passion for music.

What Reviewers Say

  • A compelling and overdue celebration of a pioneering all-female rock band.
  • Praised for its insightful look at sexism in the music industry and the band's enduring talent.
  • The film's reunion narrative and the members' passion resonated strongly with critics and audiences.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the documentary, praising its inspiring story of a groundbreaking band and their fight for recognition. Many highlighted the film's emotional impact, the members' resilience, and the joy of seeing Fanny finally receive their due.

Awards & Accolades

Won Audience Award at the SXSW Film Festival (2021), and Best Music Documentary at the DOC NYC Film Festival (2021). Nominated for numerous other festival awards.

Fun Fact

The band Fanny was discovered by producer Richard Perry, who was initially seeking male musicians for a new group but was so impressed by the sisters' talent that he decided to form an all-female band.

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