"The Sapphires" was such an incredibly cute story that after seeing it - you immediately want to hit up your nearest karaoke bar and belt out a tune by The Supremes. This Australian film was directed by Wayne Blair who created an inspiring true story of the real Sapphires, who were the first popular all-female aboriginal group, with the help of writers Tony Briggs (ahem, he's the son of one of the original group members, Laurel Robinson) and Keith Thompson.
The real members of the group, The Sapphires
Set during the Vietnam war, these four young girls band together to sing and perform their hearts out to the US troops while being managed by the hilarious irish actor Chris O'Dowd (come on people, I've been telling you to watch the "IT Crowd" for years and now he's a big star and in films like "Bridesmaids"). The lead singer is played by pop star in real life and current mentor on Australia's "The Voice" Jessica Mauboy. With the rest of the group starring Deborah Mailman, Shari Sebbens and Miranda Tapsell.
Go see this film - you will laugh, you might shed a tear and you'll feel all good inside after watching it!
