The Sapphires

The spirit and vitality of the 1960's soul music are at the core of this film about a real-life Australian aborigine singing group and their bumpy career.  Three sisters and a cousin are brought together as the Sapphires by a talent scout with a plan inspired by the youngest sister.  They answer an advertisement to audition for a gig in Viet Nam.  This movie is near and dear to me because I was in Viet Nam in 1968 and could relate to life with the military there.  Not all is factual but the story is true.  The devil is in the details like modes of transportation.  I won't go into that now.  For those that want more details just email me at sconklin00@Gmail.com.  I lived it and will share.  The music is great as are the singers.  I am changing my ratings to one to ten.  One being as sucky as a movie can get.  Ten is Academy Award material.  This movie is getting an 8.  You will tap your toes during the whole thing.  Stars Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens.