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The Sapphires is a 2012 Australian musical comedy-drama film based on the 2004 stage play The Sapphires by Tony Briggs, which is loosely based on a real-life 1960s girl group that included Briggs' mother and aunt.
Aug 9, 2012 · The Sapphires: Directed by Wayne Blair. With Tanika Lonesborough, Nioka Brennan, Lynette Narkle, Kylie Belling. In 1968, four talented young Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertains the US troops in Vietnam.
The Sapphires were an American pop ensemble from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their sound was comparable to much of the music released on Motown in the mid-1960s. The vocalists were Carol Jackson, George Garner, and Joe Livingston.
Sep 5, 2012 · The film depicts the Sapphires as Australia’s answer to the Supremes, and how they were talent-spotted to perform soul numbers for the troops in Vietnam.
Mar 27, 2013 · Gail, the feisty oldest ( Deborah Mailman of "Rabbit-Proof Fence"), the ambitious Julie (pop singer Jessica Mauboy) and the flirty Cynthia ( Miranda Tapsell) enter a local competition singing American country music. Braving the bigotry of the audience, they sing a Merle Haggard song.
In 1968, four talented young Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertains the US troops in Vietnam.
Mar 22, 2013 · In Theaters At Home TV Shows. A would-be music promoter (Chris O'Dowd) sees something special in a girl group of four Australian singers and takes them to Vietnam to...
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Watch The Sapphires | Netflix. Sisters Gail, Cynthia and Julie have talent, but their career takes off when promoter Dave convinces them to tour for U.S. troops in Vietnam. Watch trailers & learn more.
The Sapphires (2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Mar 21, 2013 · NOW PLAYING at the Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinema in Toronto!Buy tickets here: http://ow.ly/jMhnkInspired by a true story, THE SAPPHIRES follows four ...
