The Sapphires (2012)

True story of a quartet of Aboriginal young women who tour Vietnam as a singing group during the war. Fine performances by all of the women, along with the always charming Chris O’Dowd, elevate a good story but average script. This small film delivers laughter and tears, great soul music and great singing. Worth a look.

***¼ (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

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2012 • 1 HOUR, 43 MINUTES
GOALPOST PICTURES

STARRING
• CHRIS O’DOWD, DEBORAH MAILMAN, JESSICA, MAUBOY, SHARI SEBBENS, MIRANDA TAPSELL

ALSO STARRING
• TORY KITTLES, EKA DARVILLE

WRITTEN BY
• KEITH THOMPSON & TONY BRIGGS (WRITTEN BY)
• TONY BRIGGS (ADAPTED FROM THE STAGE PLAY BY)

DIRECTED BY
• WAYNE BLAIR

NO 2012 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS