The Sapphires

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Running time: 99 mins

Follow your heart. Discover your soul. If you're looking for that festival feel-good hit, The Sapphires is pure delight! Set during the Vietnam War--and based on a true story--the tale about four vibrant and talented young Aboriginal girls plucked from obscurity to entertain the troops is brimming with Motown hits, love, humor, and spunk.

In a dusty, outback tavern, the girls--Gail, Julie, Kay, and Cynthia--are discovered by the often-soused, Irish talent manager Dave (wonderfully played by Bridesmaids' Chris O'Dowd). With his sharp ear for honey-tinged voices, Dave ignores the local racism and makes it his mission to turn the girls into global stars. Once he convinces them to drop their country rooted tunes in favor of the sass and sexiness of soul, the group starts their tour and incredible journey.

Season:
2013
Director:
Wayne Blair
Cinematography:
Warwick Thornton
Cast:
Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell, Chris O'Dowd, Tory Kittles, Eka Darville, Lynette Narkle, Kylie Belling, Gregory J. Fryer
Editor:
Dany Cooper ASE
Producer:
Rosemary Blight, Kylie du Fresne
Executive Producer:
Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Ben Grant, Tristan Whalley, Lee Soon Kie, John Sim
Language:
English
Genre:
Drama
Music:
Cezary Skubiszewski