About this episode

Jann Arden interviews Carole Pope and Michelle Mama about the impact of Pope's music and her new documentary.

Jann Arden speaks with legendary rock icon Carole Pope and documentary director Michelle Mama about the impact of Pope's music and the new documentary Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions. They discuss Pope's groundbreaking role in the music industry, her artistic expression, and the community she built through her work. They also touch on the evolution of music, the consequences of being open about one's identity and sexuality, and the inspiration behind Pope's songwriting. Carole Pope reflects on the impact of her fame and aging in the music industry with fond memories with iconic figures like Jane Fonda, Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and more. As an influential queer artist, Carole emphasizes the importance of authenticity and perseverance in the face of adversity and the legacy she hopes to leave behind for future artists. Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions Directed by Canadian filmmaker Michelle Mama and produced by Allison Grace and Bill Taylor, Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions premiered on opening night of the 2026 Hot Docs Festival on Thursday, April 23. Described by the filmmakers as a love letter to the power of defiance, the film spotlights queer rock icon…

People in this episode

Host: Jann Arden

Guests: Carole Pope, Michelle Mama

Topics covered

• music industry
• queer identity
• artistic expression
• documentary film
• legacy
• authenticity

Keywords

• Carole Pope
• Jann Arden
• documentary
• music
• queer artist
• authenticity
• legacy
• Hot Docs Festival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: documentary Channel, Motion 58

Books & works: Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions

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