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199458 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dusty

199458 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fifty-eight minutes of performances and interviews reveal Dusty Springfield's impact on the music industry from the 1960s onward.

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Fifty-eight minutes of performances and interviews reveal Dusty Springfield's impact on the music industry from the 1960s onward.

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Roger Pomphreydirector

Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfieldcast

Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer Saunderscast

Dawn French

Dawn Frenchcast

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costellocast

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Dusty Springfield reflects on her influential career in the 1994 documentary "Dusty." The film features her own insights and anecdotes, along with performances of her iconic songs. Interviews with notable figures in the music industry provide context for her impact from the 1960s onward. Hosts Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French add humor to the narrative. Personal struggles and triumphs are also addressed, revealing the complexities that shaped Springfield's artistry and legacy in popular music.

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