After a heavy night of drinking, he agrees to travel with the girls through Vietnam without a military escort.

| Seeing an advert for musicians needed to entertain the troops in Vietnam, he convinces them to try out for the gig. Be the first to contribute! In real life, only two of them went to Viet Nam.

For example: This movie has some nudity and sexual activity. 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. We’re so proud of him. Dave often seems drunk and hung over the next day. Some scenes show bodies of dead soldiers and civilians, as well as damage to buildings, houses and the countryside. Dave also finds a new sense of identity along the journey. Laurel: The movie had to be FKDQJHGTXLWHDELW Reveille: But you are two of four sisters? Together with Dave, the girls and their cousin Kay (Shari Sebbens) head for Melbourne to audition for a job entertaining the American soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War. But what may ultimately be their professional failing is their own differences, including those differences with Dave. Member organisations are the Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute with The Royal Children’s Hospital Centre for Community Child Health. Taglines Yorta Yorta women born along the Murray River, they were part of an extended family of brothers and sisters who regularly sang together during the 1960’s and 70’s. The family frantically orders the children to run and hide. Required fields are marked *, Aretha Franklin Sings “Mary Don’t You Weep”. The aborigines in Australia have recently been granted full citizenship rights in the country, but are still largely treated as second class by the white majority as witnessed by what happens to young adult sisters Gail, Cynthia and Julie - whose family has long lived on the Cummeragunja Reserve - at a local talent contest, where they are clearly the most talented but where they are all but ignored. And for four young Aboriginal sisters from a remote mission this is the year that would change their lives forever. | Television images show Martin Luther King’s assassination and the resulting riots. Some soldiers have amputations, eye patches and significant injuries. Lois is also the former head of Aboriginal Tourism Australia. That being said, this movie is so much more than a treatise of bigotry. However, this is the TRUE story of four young Aboriginal ladies who struck out from their home to experience the world, while reminding us, the viewers, of the intense racism and hatred they were subjected to in their home country of Australia. Injured soldiers are shown in hospital beds. Based on a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a triumphant celebration of youthful emotion, family and music. But there are themes and disturbing scenes that make it unsuitable for younger children under 10-11 years. All rights reserved. This isn’t what the girls and their families want. 16 OCTOBER HIT Productions presents the Sapphires. This movie has some violence. Parents Guide, N word only pg-13 and lower, explicit stuff, tv-14 and under and games rated t and under. I’ve started writing my life story.

Outback Australia, late-1960s.

Girls dance in bikinis in a bar in Saigon. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. He then walks from the car to the pub without pants on. Both end up with cuts on their lips. The girls’ talent shines, and they move from performing in bars to performing for the soldiers on various army bases. The movie is entertaining, and the story has a lot for older children to talk about. Plot Keywords There were drugs and the shock of a brutal assassination. Four young women from regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the chance […] | Not because it is the music to which he is most attracted but because it's what American audiences expect from dark skinned girls, Dave transforms them into a girl soul group. A funny heart-warming award-winning musical play, inspired by a true story. The Sapphires is a multiple award-winning musical play and film that is coming to the Princess Theatre stage…. Based on a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a triumphant celebration of youthful emotion, family and music. Julie has a child, although she’s still a teenager.

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. Discrimination: the sisters and black soldiers in Vietnam face racial discrimination. Dave tells Gail that the girls’ dresses need to show more ‘cleavage’. The next story Tony wants to write is about our grandfather on our mother’s side. For example: The Sapphires is based on the real-life story of four courageous Indigenous Australian women. Beverly and Laurel have tirelessly worked by her side striving to improve the health of the Aboriginal community. Sisters Laurel and Lois toured Vietnam in the late 1960’s singing to the American troops -­ an extraordinary achievement for two young Aboriginal women, considering that Aboriginal people had just received the right to vote. With Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens. Cynthia often talks about the ‘sexy soldiers’ and implies that she wants to sleep with them. Warning: This website and the information it contains is not intended as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified practitioner. This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. While sitting in helicopters, the girls see the body bags of dead soldiers. Gail forces him to confront these ‘failures’, and he realises that there are more important things to work for. Naomi received an Order of Australia Medal in 1984. Who can see their talent is the show's Caucasian emcee, Dave Lovelace, a failed musician who drowns all his life failures too often with booze. Yorta Yorta women born along the Murray River, they were part of an extended family of brothers and sisters who regularly sang together during the 1960’s and 70’s. It is based on a play written by Tony Briggs, the son of one of the singers, portrayed as a toddler in the movie. This site hosts Nell Minow’s Movie Mom® archive, with material that originally appeared on Yahoo! For example: This movie shows some use of substances. Sadly, there are no films of their performances in the 60’s.

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This movie could also give you the chance to talk with your children about real-life issues such as the following: Raising Children Network is supported by the Australian Government. Gail understands her role as ‘mumma bear’, looking out for her younger siblings and cousin. This movie has some sexual references. Outback Australia, late-1960s. Your email address will not be published. When he gets up, he does up his zipper. Story. Although drugs aren’t shown, getting ‘stoned’ is mentioned in Saigon and in the army camps. Movies, Beliefnet, and other sources. Much of her new material can be found at, a play written by Tony Briggs, the son of one of the singers, the real Sapphires and find out what happened to them, a great interview with Australia Geographic, Carol’s Movies 12/3/14 | The Sierra County Prospect. Over the credits, viewers get to see the real Sapphires and find out what happened to them. Children in this age group are unlikely to be disturbed by anything in this movie. And there was Vietnam.

1968 was the year that changed the world. Images of war show bombings and gunfire.

Dave is caught sleeping in his car in his underwear. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide. All material © Nell Minow 1995-2020, all rights reserved, and no use or republication is permitted without explicit permission. Sisters Cynthia, Gail and Julie (Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy) leave their family in the country after being discovered by Dave Lovelace (Chris O’Dowd). Use of the mark without express consent from Nell Minow constitutes trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. However, Dave knows that they have to put together a true act as opposed to the girls just standing and singing the country and western songs to which they are most attuned. Their cousin in Melbourne also joins the band. They hit each other across the face. Set in 1968, The Sapphires is based on the true story of four Indigenous Australian singers. How true to life was it? Your email address will not be published. Values in this movie that you could reinforce with your children include strength, courage and determination. THE MOVIE MOM® is a registered trademark of Nell Minow. An Irish entertainer, Dave Lovelace, is working as an MC at a small pub. 1968. That my son, Tony, has received so many awards for telling our stories. Calling themselves the Sapphires, they arrive in Saigon. An Irish entertainer, Dave Lovelace, is working as an MC at a small pub. She realises this is connected to the guilt she carries from her childhood, when she couldn’t protect Kay from being taken away by government officials.

As they travel through the Vietnamese country side and within combat zones, the girls and Dave all learn about life, love and identity. To begin with, he feels that he has failed in his life as a musician and husband. Synopsis Cynthia lies on a man and kisses him passionately.

Set in 1968, The Sapphires is based on the true story of four Indigenous Australian singers. These include JFK’s assassination, boxing matches featuring Lionel Rose and Mohammed Ali and images of war. So when Julie, the most talented and ambitious but perhaps the most naive of the sisters, suggests they all collaborate to audition to perform for the US troops in Vietnam, they all agree, they deciding to include their cousin Kay, who was part of the stolen generation that was taken away by the white authorities to live as white because of her fair skin, but who ultimately decided to stay away on her own volition. One thing - they will sing soul music. Kay has lived in both the indigenous and ‘white’ worlds and has to decide where her heart belongs. The girls drink from glasses, and sometimes they swig from bottles. Indigenous Australians finally secured the right to vote. Lois Peeler became Australia’s first Aboriginal model and is now the Executive Director of Worawa Aboriginal College, a secondary education facility for young Aboriginal Women, founded by one of her seven sisters the late Hyllus Maris. Naomi Mayers has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Medical Service for 30 years.

—Goalpost Pictures. © 2006-2020 Raising Children Network (Australia) Limited. Sisters Cynthia, Gail and Julie (Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy) leave their family in the country after being discovered by Dave Lovelace (Chris O’Dowd). Characters often drink alcohol in pubs, bars, home parties and army camps. All four women still live in Australia. For example: Children in this age group might also be disturbed by the scenes that show a child being taken away and the distress of her family. Gail, arguably the weakest performer of the four females but who has always been the de facto leader as the oldest, and Dave are the one most often butting heads, but the old adage may be true that there is a fine line between love and hate. Key events from 1958-1968 are shown.

The Sapphires feature film is inspired by a true story about four extraordinary Aboriginal women, sisters Laurel Robinson, Lois Peeler and their cousins Beverley Briggs and Naomi Mayers.

The other two were opposed to the war and did not want to go. The main messages from this movie focus on identity and the importance of family and Indigenous tradition. This week’s release, “The Sapphires,” tells the story of a 60’s girl group from Australia that toured Viet Nam to perform for American military.