Let the Canary Sing
The story of music's most authentic superstar.
A chronicle of Cyndi Lauper's meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations through her music, ever-evolving punk style, unwavering feminism and tireless advocacy. This documentary takes the audience on an engaging exploration of a renowned and pioneering artist who has left a remarkable legacy with her art.
- 6.3
- 2023
- Released
- 1h 39m
Cyndi Lauper
Self
Billy Porter
Self
Patti LaBelle
Self
Boy George
Self
Gloria Steinem
Self - Ms. Magazine (archive footage)
Wendi Richter
Self - Wrestler
Rob Hyman
Self - Musician & SongwriterHolly George-Warren
Self - Music Journalist & AuthorElen Lauper
Self - Cyndi's SisterJohn Turi
Self
Released
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Director Alison Ellwood’s “Let the Canary Sing,” a straightforward documentary about the life and career of 80s pop icon Cyndi Lauper, would be another forgettable, pedestrian movie if not for its kooky and unconventional subject. Long-celebrated for her unusual style, many will know Lauper as the unique voice behind beloved songs like “She Bop,” “Money Changes Everything” and “Time After Time,