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202399 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Music History Lgbtq Rights

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Let the Canary Sing

202399 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

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Cyndi Lauper reflects on her iconic 1980s music career and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights through True Colors United in this insightful documentary.

“The story of music's most authentic superstar.”

Music History Lgbtq Rights

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Alison Ellwood

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Cyndi Lauper reflects on her iconic 1980s music career and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights through True Colors United in this insightful documentary.

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Cyndi Lauper reflects on her career in the documentary "Let the Canary Sing." Released on June 4, 2024, the film features interviews and archival footage that trace her rise to fame in the 1980s. Lauper's hits, including "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," are central to her story. The film also addresses her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights through organizations like True Colors United. Directed by Alison Ellwood, it runs for 99 minutes and is available on Paramount+.

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See Cyndi Lauper's impact on music and culture.
Find out about her farewell tour announcement.
Meet the director Alison Ellwood's vision for Lauper's story.

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Cyndi Lauper announced her farewell tour one day before the film's release.
The documentary was released on June 4, 2024, on Paramount+.
The soundtrack for the film was released on May 31, 2024.
The film has a duration of 99 minutes.

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When was Let the Canary Sing released?

Let the Canary Sing was released on Paramount+ on June 4, 2024.

Who directed Let the Canary Sing?

Let the Canary Sing was directed by Alison Ellwood.

What is the duration of Let the Canary Sing?

The duration of Let the Canary Sing is 99 minutes.

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