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Let the Canary Sing (2023)

All 06/14/2023 (US) Documentary, Music 1h 39m

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The story of music's most authentic superstar.

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A chronicle of Cyndi Lauper's meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations through her music, ever-evolving punk style, unwavering feminism and tireless advocacy. This documentary takes the audience on an engaging exploration of a renowned and pioneering artist who has left a remarkable legacy with her art.

Alison Ellwood

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Cyndi Lauper

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Billy Porter

Self
Patti LaBelle

Self
Boy George

Self
Gloria Steinem

Self - Ms. Magazine (archive footage)
Wendi Richter

Self - Wrestler
Sammy James Jr

Self - Musician & Songwriter
Rob Hyman

Self - Musician & Songwriter
Holly George-Warren

Self - Music Journalist & Author
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A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

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Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on August 4, 2023

Director Alison Ellwood’s “Let the Canary Sing,” a straightforward documentary about the life and career of 80s pop icon Cyndi Lauper, would be another forgettable, pedestrian movie if not for its kooky and unconventional subject.

Long-celebrated for her unusual style, many will know Lauper as the unique voice behind beloved songs like “She Bop,” “Money Changes Everything” and “Time After Time, but Ellwood shines a light on the personal and social activist side of the music star. It’s so nice to see a film give this likable songbird the cinematic stage for a change.

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