The Sapphires: Girl Group Movie at Cannes

[jobeterob]

Cannes: 'The Sapphires' Gets a Huge Standing O, Diana Ross May Attend Tomorrow's Screening
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Harvey Weinstein bought “The Sapphires,” a film in competition here, out of his love for music. “The Sapphires” were a real girl group from Australia–Aborigines who went to Vietnam and played for the US troops. Last night’s premiere at the Palais got a 10 minute standing ovation. Harvey was extremely enthused when I saw him later at the Vanity Fair party at the Hotel du Cap. Now there’s a rumor that Diana Ross may be a surprise guest Sunday night at a private screening of the film. Sean “Diddy” Combs is hosting the after party. As I wrote the other day, “The Sapphires” is going to be Harvey’s sleeper move from Cannes. Get ready.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerfriedman/2012/05/19/cannes-the-sapphires-gets-a-huge-standing-o-diana-ross-may-attend-tomorrows-screening/

[scanspeak]

Blu-ray is now available. I've already watched several times. Great performances, a very uplifting movie. Search for "Sapphires" on Youtube to see the trailer.

[reese]

I went to see it about a month ago, and loved it. In fact, I went back to see it twice more.

[rrussi]

I wish they used a different name as the Saphires were a group in Philadelphia on the
Swan label.

[splanky]

I'm with Randy on this one. Finding out it had nothing to do the Philly soul group after
seeing the title in a New York Times was a big let down for me but then, how many people
today even care about Philly Soul except for a few members off this way under the radar
forum?....To each........