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Big Mama Thornton's legacy highlighted in new documentary for centenary celebration

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Big Mama Thornton, the influential blues singer who topped the R&B charts with 'Hound Dog' in 1953, is celebrated in a new documentary on the centenary of her birth. Director Robert Clem emphasizes her unique artistry and struggles against a racist music industry. Thornton's legacy, often overshadowed by Elvis Presley, is due for recognition.

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