The Sapphires on DVD

The now multi-awards winning and critically acclaimed Aussie flick The Sapphires is now available on DVD. If you missed this wonderful film at the cinema please don’t hesitate in renting or buying it as it won’t disappoint.

The Sapphires tells the story of a young Aboriginal girl group who travel to Vietnam in 1968 to sing their hearts out for the troops.

Originally an Australian stage play it has now been transferred to the big screen by the original writer, Tony Briggs, and director Wayne Blair.

The film took away 11 awards at the  AACTA Awards 

The Sapphire’s story begins where they grew up, on a mission settlement in New South Wales. It is inspired by the real-life tales from the writer’s family, of a little known Aboriginal girl group from the 1960s.

In a time of extreme racial tension, only a year after the Australian referendum expanded the rights of Aborigines, these strong young women set their sights on the stage.

Gail, (Deborah Mailman), Julie, (Jessica Mauboy), Kay, (Shari Sebbens), and Cynthia, (Miranda Tapsell), are discovered accidentally by a drunkard failed cruise ship entertainer, Dave Lovelace (Chris O’Dowd). Dave secures them an Audition that could be their big break and the start of an extraordinary journey that would take them to Vietnam.

The Sapphires superbly tells a human story of love and heartache while communicating an uncomfortable Australian history and the pain of war.

With Australian Idol runner up Jessica Mauboy taking centre stage the music is excellently selected and performed. With tracks from Sam & Dave to Gladys Knight and The Pips you are sure to know a tune or two.

The film is also packed with one liners and comedy moments, prominently reserved for Chris O’Dowd and Deborah Mailman, whose chemistry radiates through the screen.

The DVD also features a short making of documentary which features some great interviews with the cast, writer Tony Briggs, and director Wayne Blair. This is great addition but the film sings all for it’s self!

The Sapphires is a film with a huge heart and a hell of a lot of soul! Get the surround sound ready for some catchy numbers!

 

 

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