Past Run
The Sapphires
Inspired by a true story, THE SAPPHIRES follows four vivacious, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote mission as they learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group the Sapphires entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1968. Cynthia (Tapsell), Gail (Mailman), Julie (Mauboy) and Kay (Sebbens) are discovered by Dave (O'Dowd), a good-humored talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. As their manager, Dave books the sisters their first true gig giving them their first taste of stardom, and takes them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops.
“Irresistibly feel good, sound good movie, wears hearts and social relevance on its sparkly sleeve.”
— Nora Lee Mandel, Film-Forward.com
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 6 engagements
- Beverly HillsLumiere Music HallFri, May 10 – Thu, May 30, 2013 · 3 weeks
- EncinoTown Center 5Fri, Apr 5 – Thu, May 23, 2013 · 7 weeks
- West L.A.RoyalFri, Apr 26 – Thu, May 9, 2013 · 2 weeks
- PasadenaPlayhouse 7Fri, Apr 5 – Thu, May 9, 2013 · 5 weeks
- ClaremontClaremont 5Fri, Apr 12 – Thu, Apr 25, 2013 · 2 weeks
- Santa MonicaMonica Film CenterFri, Apr 5 – Thu, Apr 18, 2013 · 2 weeks