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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. The film is directed by Wayne Blair and written by Keith Thompson and Briggs.
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. In reality, it was only Laurel, then 21, and her sister Lois who went to Vietnam.
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.
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.
Sep 9, 2012 · Inspired by a true story and based on the successful Australian stage musical, The Sapphires follows four vivacious, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote mission, as they...
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 perform...
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 ...
