THE SAPPHIRES

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl soul group 'The Sapphires' entertain the US troops in Vietnam. 1968 was the year that changed the world. And for four young Aboriginal sisters from a remote mission this is the year that would change their lives forever. Around the globe, there was protest and revolution in the streets. Indigenous Australians finally secured the right to vote. There were drugs and the shock of a brutal assassination. And there was Vietnam. The sisters, Cynthia, Gail, Julie and Kay are discovered by Dave, a talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. Billed as Australia's answer to 'The Supremes', Dave secures the sisters their first true gig, and fly's them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops. Based on a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a triumphant celebration of youthful emotion, family and music.

The Sapphires is an inspirational tale set in the heady days of the late '60s about a quartet of young. talented singers from a remote Aboriginal mission. discovered and guided by a kind-hearted. soul-loving manager. Plucked from obscurity. the four spirited women with powerhouse voices - called The Sapphires - are given the opportunity to entertain American troops in Vietnam. Catapulted onto the world stage as Australia's answer to the Supremes. their journey of discovery offers them not only the chance to show off their musical skills. but find love and togetherness. experience loss and grow as women. The Sapphires is an adaptation of the hugely successful Australian stage musical of the same name. and is inspired by the remarkable true story of writer Tony Briggs' mother and three aunts. The four Sapphires are joyfully played by AFI Award winner Deborah Mailman. Australian pop sensation Jessica Mauboy and newcomers Miranda Tapsell and Shari Sebbens. Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd delivers a tour de force comic performance as their manager. that is at once incredibly funny. likeable and genuine. Receving a ten minute standing ovation at the prestgious Cannes Film Festival. The Sapphires is a crowd-pleasing combination of comedy. heart and romance and an unbeatable soul music soundtrack. set against the racial and social upheaval of the late 1960s. A jewel-bright charmer and an Australian classic. The Sapphires is not to be missed.