Story about The Sapphires / Les Saphirs / 闪亮女孩 / 蓝宝石天后 / 战地灵魂乐 / 蓝宝石
It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war...
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 sister 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 Australian finally secured the right to vote. There were drugs and the shock of a brutal assassination. And there was Vietnam. The sister, 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 anwer to 'The Supremes', Dave secures the sister their firt 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.
