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The Sapphires

FEATURE EVENT  |  Thurs Sep 19 • 7:15pmThe Sapphires - inspired by a true story

a benefit for Passion Foundation
Trailer • Official site • Cause 
Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema (map) • 98 min
Doors open at 6:45pm

SYNOPSIS: Inspired by a true story, The Sapphires follows four vivacious, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote mission as they learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1968. Cynthia (Tapsell), Gail (Mailman), Julie (Mauboy) and Kay (Sebbens) are discovered by Dave (O’Dowd), a good-humored talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. As their manager, Dave books the sisters their first true gig giving them their first taste of stardom, and travels them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops. (c) Weinstein

Filmmakers
Wayne Blair – Director

[box]Winner ♦  Australian Film Institute Award 2013 ♦ Film Critics Circle of Australia 2013 ♦ Denver International Film Festival ♦ Palm Springs International Film Festival ♦ 92{707270f93d4e79913c93e405818234de3d97bbf8a93a2a957154856abb85856e} on Rotten Tomatoes[/box]

About Passion Foundation

Passion Foundation | a Reel Causes' recipientIn today’s world young women find more connection with what is going on around them rather than what is going on within them. Our environment creates pressures for girls to “fit in” and as a result has caused uncertainty about how they can achieve success in life. These environmental influences can affect the self worth of young women and create the potential for self-harm through substance misuse and abuse, cutting, unhealthy relationships, and poor self-care. Passion Foundation’s mission is to help young women achieve personal success in life by supporting each other.

By providing opportunities for self exploration and positive role modeling we aim to decrease self harm and help young women to connect with their life purpose while being part of a community of success oriented peers; building on leadership and mentorship skills.

Supported by Simon Fraser University’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement

 

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Reel Causes partners with filmmakers and Canadian causes dedicated to addressing global social justice issues. We host film screenings followed by a Q&A session to educate and inspire our community, and provide a forum for authentic conversation aroundF the issues that affect us locally.

City of Vancouver
BC Arts Council
Canada Council for the Arts
SFU's Vancity Office of Community  Engagement
Consumer Protection BC