The Sapphires

The Sapphires (2012)

PG-13 09 Aug 2012 • Biography, Comedy, Drama • 1h 43m
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1968 was the year that changed the world. And for four young Aboriginal sisters from a remote mission this is the year that would change their lives forever. Around the globe, there was protest and revolution in the streets. Indigenous Australians finally secured the right to vote. There were drugs and the shock of a brutal assassination. And there was Vietnam. The sisters, Cynthia, Gail, Julie and Kay are discovered by Dave, a talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. Billed as Australia's answer to 'The Supremes', Dave secures the sisters their first true gig, and flies them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops. Based on a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a triumphant celebration of youthful emotion, family and music.

Wayne Blair
Director
Keith Thompson, Tony Briggs
Writer
Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy
Starring

Language: Vietnamese, English, Aboriginal
Awards: 27 wins & 26 nominations
Country: Australia
Metacritic Score: 67
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total: $2,450,867

7.0

IMDb (15240 votes)
91%
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