Sisters with Transistors
“Electronic music's unsung heroines”
Synopsis
Think of early electronic music and you’ll likely see men pushing buttons, knobs, and boundaries. While electronic music is often perceived as a boys' club, the truth is that from the very beginning women have been integral in inventing the devices, techniques and tropes that would define the shape of sound for years to come.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-19
Top Cast
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Laurie Anderson
Narrator (voice)
Delia Derbyshire
Self (archive footage)
Suzanne Ciani
Self
Bebe Barron
Self (archive footage)
Laurie Spiegel
Self
Éliane Radigue
Self
Wendy Carlos
Self
Pauline Oliveros
Self (archive footage)
Clara Rockmore
Self
Daphne Oram
Self (archive footage)
Maryanne Amacher
Self
Louis Barron
Self (archive footage)
Brian Hodgson
Self (voice)
Ramona Gonzalez
Self (voice)
Barry Bermange
Self (archive footage)
Barry Schrader
Self (voice)
Pierre Schaeffer
Self (archive footage)
Andy Votel
Self (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Rovner
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Rovner, Sophia Al-Maria
- Original Title
- Sisters with Transistors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Anna Lena Films, Willow Glen Films, Metrograph Pictures, Aspect Ratio Film, Showtime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Rovner
Lisa Rovner, Sophia Al-Maria
Bill Kirstein, Mia Cioffi Henry, Amelia Hazelrigg, Masanori Omori, Stefan Weinberger
Michael Aaglund, Kara Blake, Mariko Montpetit
Marcus Werner Hed, Anna Vaney, Ashleigh Arrell, Damon Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Werner Hed
Producer
Anna Vaney
Producer
Bill Kirstein
Director of Photography
Michael Aaglund
Editor
Kara Blake
Editor
Mariko Montpetit
Editor
Lisa Rovner
Director
Lisa Rovner
Writer
Sophia Al-Maria
Writer
Damon Smith
Producer
Carolina Aguirre
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sisters with Transistors
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What is Sisters with Transistors about?
Think of early electronic music and you’ll likely see men pushing buttons, knobs, and boundaries. While electronic music is often perceived as a boys' club, the truth is that from the very beginning women have been integral in inventing the devices, techniques and tropes that would define the shape of sound for years to come.
Who directed Sisters with Transistors?
Sisters with Transistors was directed by Lisa Rovner.
Who stars in Sisters with Transistors?
The principal cast of Sisters with Transistors includes Laurie Anderson, Delia Derbyshire, Suzanne Ciani, Bebe Barron, Laurie Spiegel.
When was Sisters with Transistors released and how long is it?
Sisters with Transistors was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sisters with Transistors?
Sisters with Transistors holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).