Let the Canary Sing
“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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-07
Top Cast
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Cyndi Lauper
Self
Billy Porter
Self
Patti LaBelle
Self
Boy George
Self
Gloria Steinem
Self - Ms. Magazine (archive footage)
Wendi Richter
Self - Wrestler
Sammy James Jr
Self - Musician & Songwriter
Rob Hyman
Self - Musician & Songwriter
Holly George-Warren
Self - Music Journalist & Author
Elen Lauper
Self - Cyndi's Sister
John Turi
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alison Ellwood
- Original Title
- Let the Canary Sing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Fine Point Films, Sony Music Entertainment, Concord Originals
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Ellwood
Michelle McCabe
Juli Vizza
Trevor Birney, Eimhear O'Neill, Andrew Tully, Alison Ellwood, Lisa Barbaris
Department Leadership Roster
Michelle McCabe
Director of Photography
Trevor Birney
Producer
Eimhear O'Neill
Producer
Alison Ellwood
Director
Andrew Tully
Producer
Juli Vizza
Editor
Alison Ellwood
Producer
Lisa Barbaris
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let the Canary Sing
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What is Let the Canary Sing about?
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.
Who directed Let the Canary Sing?
Let the Canary Sing was directed by Alison Ellwood.
Who stars in Let the Canary Sing?
The principal cast of Let the Canary Sing includes Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Patti LaBelle, Boy George, Gloria Steinem.
When was Let the Canary Sing released and how long is it?
Let the Canary Sing was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Let the Canary Sing?
Let the Canary Sing holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.