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Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday by 
A Boy Named Sue by
From the smiling, sentimental mothers portrayed in 1930s radio barn dance posters, to the sexual shockwaves generated by Elvis Presley, to the female superstars redefining contemporary country music, gender roles and imagery have profoundly influenced the ways country music is made and enjoyed. Proper male and female roles have influenced the kinds of sounds and images that could be included in country music; preconceptions of gender have helped to determine the songs and artists audiences would buy or reject; and gender has shaped the identities listeners made for themselves in relation to the music they revered.
Girls to the Front: The true story of the Riot grrrl revolution by 
Hip Hop's Inheritance by
Criticism and perspective of the movement into the history of black political, cultural and gender struggles in the United States
Homocore by
Music as a form of social activism dates back for centuries, but rarely has there been a movement as daring, exciting and provocative as homocore, the queer-oriented rock scene, which through its cult following in clubs around the country presents a brazen face to the queer sociopolitical movement. Journalist David Ciminelli has been immersed in the queer rock scene since the early 1990s as a fan, writer, musician and band manager. He charts the homocore scene from the 1990s to today. Through interviews with scene leaders such as Pansy Division, Bob Mould (Husker Du), Jinx Titanic (Super8 Cum Shot), I Am Loved, Clint Yeager (Sour) and the Skinjobs, Ciminelli tells the story of using music to promote tolerance and ponders whether pro-gay music is a powerful enough tool of activism to gain mainstream acceptance.--From publisher description
No More Nice Girls by 
Oh Boy! Masculinities and popular music by 
Queering the Pitch: The new gay and lesbian musicology by 
Queer Noises: Male and female homosexuality in twentieth century music by 
Rednecks, Queers, and Country Music by 
Women on Top by
Traces the process by which female performers have come to dominate the American music industry, drawing from an analysis of four decades of chart data, as well as interviews with recording artists, industry executives, and managers in an attempt to explain the revolution
Women Who Rock : vision passion power by
Explores the role and impact of female musicians in the world of rock and pop music, from early 20th century roots artists to contemporary stars of the Aughts, through photos, clothing, and memorabilia
Words Will Break Cement: The Passion of Pussy Riot by
Drawing on access to the band's members and their families and associates, recreates the feminist punk activists' fierce act of political confrontation in Moscow, which made national headlines as they were punished for their act of defiance.
Digital Video (available on-site):
From the Back of the Room by
Although it is often credited with spurring the "third wave" of feminism, Riot Grrrl seemed to many to be a blip in the media, but in actuality it paved the way for the more mainstream "girl power" phenomenon. The interviews here tackle the past thirty years of female involvement in Do It Yourself music, and aims to give a more complete picture of how women have participated in the DIY community and how it affects their daily lives
Hit so hard / directed by P. David Ebersole
Hole drummer Patty Schemel casually documented her life as a rock star - at band practice, on the road, backstage and in front of millions of people. She captured rare, precious moments behind the scenes with Hole and Kurt Cobain and the intense highs and lows of these dynamic relationships often shaped by an addiction that consumed her and almost killed her
Madonna : truth or dare / director, Alek Keshishian
Documentary which presents an intimate view of the rock music star, Madonna and a backstage look at her "Blond Ambition" tour
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