Film Screening — Fanny: The Right to Rock

As part of our Revolutionary Music: Music for Social Change Programmatic Theme and Lowell Lecture Series, join us for a screening of a film celebrating the untold story of a Filipina American founded garage band that morphed into the ferocious rock group Fanny, the first band of women to release an LP with a major label (Warner/Reprise, 1970).

Despite releasing five critically acclaimed albums and counting David Bowie as one of their most vocal fans, Fanny's groundbreaking impact in music has been lost in the mists of time...until bandmates reunited 50 years later with a new record deal and chance to right the wrongs of music history.

Fanny: The Right to Rock (2021 | 1hr 36min) directed by Bobbi Jo Hart features Bonnie Raitt and bandmembers Jean Millington, June Millington, Brie Howard, Alice de Buhr, Nickey Barclay and Patti Quatro. Visit this link to watch the trailer.

Registration is required on our event website. We plan to open doors fifteen (15) minutes in advance of the program. 

If you would like to attend the subsequent 6/1/24 program "Lowell Lecture & Performance — June Millington & Emm Gryner: Music & Activism" from 3 to 4:30 PM that features June Millington, a founding member of Fanny, please visit this link. Please note that registration for this program does not guarantee entry for that program. You will need to register for both programs on their respective event listing if you would like to attend both programs.

This program is part of the Lowell Lecture Series sponsored by the Lowell Institute.

“Revolutionary Music: Music for Social Change” is a year-long overview of how music has spurred social change in the United States. It is the first in a series of three thematic years leading up to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. "Revolutionary Music" will use a combination of programs and examples from BPL's collections to celebrate music's rich history of catalyzing social change, acting as a powerful conduit for dissent, unity, awareness, and cultural influence. From spirituals to jazz, folk, reggae, punk, and hip-hop, various music genres have echoed societal shifts and served as a voice for some of the protests and movements that have changed the course of history. Through captivating performances and discussions, curated booklists and playlists, and thought-provoking displays, the BPL is set to explore and celebrate the transformative impact of music on social change throughout the year.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Adult Programs Department at [email protected] or 617-859-2129. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

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