Women Who Rock

Documentary

A four-part docuseries that pays homage to the legion of women pioneers in music who have stormed the stage, wielded their instruments, and sung the soundtrack of our lives. Celebrating women artists, in their own words, on power, fame, truth, defiance, artistic expression, hard-won success, and most importantly, the insights and tales behind their anthemic music.

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Episodes & Seasons

Browse episodes by season for this series.

Season 1

4 Episodes

EP 01

01.Truth

52m★ 9

2022-07-10

01.Truth

52m★ 9

Aired 2022-07-10

Dig 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.

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EP 02

02.Defiance

55m★ 9

2022-07-17

02.Defiance

55m★ 9

Aired 2022-07-17

The '70s brought new sounds and icons like Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Joan Jett. Bang heads with hard rockers like Wilson and Debbie Harry, connect with singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, and more.

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EP 03

03.Power

56m★ 9

2022-07-24

03.Power

56m★ 9

Aired 2022-07-24

Pat Benatar, Sheila E., Natalie Merchant, and more rocked the ‘80s. As questions of authenticity, control, and feminism arose in the ‘90s, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Courtney Love, Tori Amos, and Alanis Morissette made music on their own terms.

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EP 04

04.Success

55m★ 9

2022-07-31

04.Success

55m★ 9

Aired 2022-07-31

The hard-won success of their predecessors enables stars like Shania Twain, Macy Gray and Sarah McLachlan to overcome obstacles and reach new heights. We get a glimpse of the new generation: Taylor Swift, St. Vincent, Syd, Billie Eilish, Yola and more.

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