Is The Sapphires movie based on a true story?

Is The Sapphires movie based on a true story?

A new film, The Sapphires, is loosely based on their story. Its plot might seem improbable, but Tony Briggs, who wrote the screenplay, knows just how true it is: One of the original, real-life Sapphires is his mother, Laurel Robinson.

How old was Julie in The Sapphires movie?

14 years old
She was 14 years old.

Where was the movie The Sapphires filmed?

The Sapphires is based on the popular stage play of the same name by Tony Briggs. The film was shot on location on the Murray River at Albury, at Sydney and in Vietnam.

Did Deborah Mailman actually sing in The Sapphires?

Blair said Mauboy did all of her singing, while the other three lead actresses — Deborah Mailman, Shari Sebbens and Miranda Tapsell — sang some parts and not others. “Every time they sang a cappella, it was all the girls’ voices,” Blair said.

Is Dave Lovelace real?

It was this Maori band who introduced them to soul music; the character of Dave Lovelace, portrayed in the film by Chris O’Dowd, did not exist. Tony Briggs said in an interview in The Age in 2004 “he found it liberating as a writer to expand the number of characters” as it made the dynamics of the story richer.

Why did Wayne Blair make the sapphires?

Wayne Blair: It was a great process. We wanted four girls with the same energy that we had. Tony’s mom, one of the original Sapphires, traveled to New York with us. They’re beautiful, and they’re just crazy girls.

What language does Kay speak in the sapphires?

Kay then starts to speak Vietnamese so the troops can understand what they are saying and let them pass. This demonstrates that the Vietnamese language is still very present and strong in the country (even between an army).

What’s hello in Aboriginal?

Some of the most well known Aboriginal words for hello are: Kaya, which means hello in the Noongar language. Palya is a Pintupi language word used as a greeting much in the same way that two friends would say hello in English while Yaama is a Gamilaraay language word for hello used in Northern NSW.

When did the Sapphires movie come out in Australia?

The 2012 film The Sapphires was the most successful Australian film of that year. (Source: eOne ANZ/Youtube) Q: Can you tell me a bit about the Sapphires, what your experience of being in the group was like, and how you started out?

Is the Sapphires based on a true story?

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.

When was the year the Sapphires changed the world?

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.

Who are the Sisters in the Sapphires movie?

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.