Let the Canary Sing
Synopsis
Alongside lively archival footage and interviews, this portrait traces the meteoric rise of Cyndi Lauper. It highlights the profound impact this unique artist has had on several generations through her music, her ever-evolving punk style, her unwavering feminism and her activism. Using never-before-seen footage and interviews (with Boy George, Patti LaBelle and Cindy Lauper herself), documentary filmmaker Alison Ellwood succeeds in following the Lauper phenomenon through its greatness and its moments of doubt. Featuring some of the American artist’s best-known songs, the film tells of the singer’s inspirations, as well as her activism in support of women’s rights and LGBTQI+ people.
A tender and furiously energetic portrait.
Accessible from 16 years and over
Szenario
- Alison Ellwood
Bild
- Michelle McCabe
Ton
- Stephen Barden
Musik
- Gary Welch
Vorführungen
Trailer und Fotos
Alison Ellwood
Alison Ellwood is an award-winning documentary director, producer and editor. Most recently, she directed Laurel Canyon (2020), a two-part documentary nominated for an Emmy Award, which tells the intimate story of the artists who sparked a musical revolution. The documentary The Go-Go’s (2020) won Best Music Film at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Alison has made numerous other documentaries and series.
Filmografie
- San Francisco Sounds (série TV) 2023
- Let the Canary Sing (documentaire) 2023
- Voyage aux confins de l’esprit (mini-série TV) 2022