Rock 'n' Roll Heretic: The Life and Times of Rory Tharpe

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Set in the late 1970s, the story follows Rory Tharpe, an ex-Pentecostal Black female electric guitarist, as she battles the challenges of the corporate rock scene alongside her all-male band. Struggling with the industry's racism, sexism, and ageism, Rory reluctantly teams up with Jude Justis, a white blues-rock star known for appropriating Black music. Their journey also leads Rory to confront her past with Divinity Mason Mulvaney, a controversial pastor. This narrative pays tribute to pioneering guitarist Rosetta Tharpe while exploring themes of power, heartbreak, and resilience in a segregated music industry.