Plot
It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam.
Release Year: 2012
Rating: 6.7/10 (3,121 voted)
Director:Wayne Blair
Storyline
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.
Filming Locations: Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Box Office Details
Budget: $10,000,000
(estimated)
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Goofs:
Throughout the movie the girls are seen performing on Shure SM58 Microphones which were released in 1966. This is chronologically correct as the movie is set in 1968. However when they are performing to the 19th Infantry Division in Nha Trang, the microphones being used are Shure Beta 58 Mic's which weren't released until 1989. See more »
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User Review
The Sapphires is a timely dose of optimism that had me falling in love with soul music all over again.
Rating: 9/10
As a lover of Australian film who was lucky enough to be at the Cannes
premiere, I was filled with pride at the accomplishments of The
Sapphires. Not only does the film tackle a huge story- it does so with
heart, humor and a stellar soundtrack. It's exciting to see an
Australian film diverge from suburban monotony and celebrate our
countries vibrant culture and history. Deborah Mailman made me cry,
Chris O'Dowd made me laugh and the superb Jessica Mauboy had me singing
in my seat.
The Sapphires is a timely dose of optimism that had me falling in love
with soul music all over again.
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