Let the Canary Sing (2023)

06/14/2023 (GB) • 1h 39m

Documentary, Music

The story of music's most authentic superstar.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Gloria Steinem

Self - Ms. Magazine (archive footage)

Wendi Richter

Self - Wrestler

Sammy James Jr

Self - Musician & Songwriter

Rob Hyman

Self - Musician & Songwriter

Holly George-Warren

Self - Music Journalist & Author


Recommendations

Kidnapped

73%

I Used to Be Funny

66%

Jim Henson Idea Man

77%

The Gullspång Miracle

69%

Married by Mistake

58%

Despicable Me 4

70%

Dune: Part Two

81%

Barbie

70%

Salem's Lot

61%

Parasite

85%

Promising Young Woman

74%

The Substance

71%

Dune

78%

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

76%

Where the Crawdads Sing

76%

The Gray Man

69%

Gladiator II

67%

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

70%

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

56%

Studio 666

59%

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rock star

feminism

biography

music scene

semi-biographical

social & cultural documentary

music documentary

documentary

radical feminism

aging musician

© All Rights Reserved 2025