Sisters with Transistors

Director: Lisa Rovner | UK, 2020 | 82 minutes | English, Hebrew subtitles

In the 1920s, Russian inventor Leon Theremin unveiled his electronic musical device that could be played without physical contact. The theremin would have disappeared were it not for Clara Rockmore who toured with the instrument and became a pioneer of electronic music.

Perhaps because electronic music developed outside of the mainstream male-dominated musical establishment, it has become an arena in which women could celebrate their independence, talent, and influence. Even those who know this story may not realize the trailblazing role women have played in electronic music. This film tells the story of Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Bebe Barron, Pauline Oliveros, and many others who combined their love of technology and science with sound and music.

Narrated by Laurie Anderson, the film, which includes incredible archival materials, is a journey through the evolution of electronic music and a tribute to the powerful female presence in the field.

Official selection AFI FEST , Tampere Film Festival , Foyle Film Festival

Producers: Anna Lena Vaney | Editors: Michael Aaglund, Mariko Montpetit, Kara Blake |

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