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Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
Fri Aug 16, 2013, 05:40 PM Aug 2013

Beg*Borrow*or Steal* I don't care how you do it but, go see The Sapphires.

The Sapphires (2012)
Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy |

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl 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 flies 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.





and a song about the aboriginal children that were taken away:
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Beg*Borrow*or Steal* I don't care how you do it but, go see The Sapphires. (Original Post) Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 OP
The cover of the US release of the DVD annoyed a number of Australians a couple of weeks ago. SwissTony Aug 2013 #1
Thanks for the info and the link. That sucks about the American version. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #3
Thanks! Suich Aug 2013 #2
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #4

SwissTony

(2,560 posts)
1. The cover of the US release of the DVD annoyed a number of Australians a couple of weeks ago.
Fri Aug 16, 2013, 06:35 PM
Aug 2013

The Australian version basically featured the photo you see as the "still" in TA's post. The American cover features the manager with the Sapphires relegated to a low contrast, monochromatic background.

Whoever made this decision is an idiot.

But, I agree with TA - watch the movie.

Some more details of the fuss...

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/sapphires-protest-racist-cover-20130804-2r7m7.html

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
3. Thanks for the info and the link. That sucks about the American version.
Fri Aug 16, 2013, 07:58 PM
Aug 2013

I got my copy out of a Redbox so there is no cover just the Redbox Logo. I understand why they are upset. It is a shame because it is a great movie and deserves to be seen by as many people as possible. Their story should be heard.

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