Documentary ·Music · United Kingdom · 2023 · 1h 39m

Let the Canary Sing

Let the Canary Sing poster
Director
Alison Ellwood
Cast
Cyndi Lauper as Self Billy Porter as Self Patti LaBelle as Self Boy George as Self Gloria Steinem as Self - Ms. Magazine (archive footage) Wendi Richter as Self - Wrestler
Crew
Michelle McCabe — Director of Photography Juli Vizza — Editor Alison Ellwood — Producer Andrew Tully — Producer Trevor Birney — Producer Eimhear O'Neill — Producer
Tagline

The story of music's most authentic superstar.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Let the Canary Sing — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
rock starfeminismbiographymusic scenesemi-biographicalsocial & cultural documentarymusic documentarydocumentaryradical feminismaging musician
Key Collaborators
Alison Ellwood Director Michelle McCabe Director of Photography Juli Vizza Editor Alison Ellwood Producer Andrew Tully Producer Trevor Birney Producer Eimhear O'Neill Producer Lisa Barbaris Producer
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