Let the Canary Sing

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Let the Canary Sing
Let the Canary Sing movie poster.jpg
Directed by Alison Ellwood [1]
Based onThe life of Cyndi Lauper
Distributed by Paramount+
Release date
  • 2024 (2024)
Running time
140 minutes

Let the Canary Sing is a 2024 documentary about the life of Cyndi Lauper. It was released in June 2024 on Paramount+.

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Release

One day before the release, Lauper announced that she would be holding one last series of concerts known as the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour prior to retiring from touring altogether. [2] The film was released on Paramount+ on June 4, 2024. [3]

Reception

The Washington Blade stated the film "has the power to make viewers into true believers not only in her talent, but in her message of acceptance, inclusion, and unconditional love." [4] Variety stated the film "does an excellent job of tracing how Cyndi Lauper came to be...Cyndi Lauper," while also stating "yet it's sort of an idiosyncratic movie, because that’s all it does." [5]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the documentary was released on May 31, 2024. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Bahr, Robyn (14 June 2023). "'Let the Canary Sing' Review: Cyndi Lauper Doc Is Slight But Serviceable". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Ruggieri, Melissa (June 3, 2024). "Cyndi Lauper announces farewell tour, documentary: 'Right now this is the best I can be'". USA Today . Archived from the original on June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "See trailer for new Cyndi Lauper doc 'Let the Canary Sing'". Today. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  4. ↑ King, John Paul (7 June 2024). "New Cyndi Lauper doc brings overdue spotlight to queer ally". Washington Blade. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  5. ↑ Gleiberman, Owen (15 June 2023). "'Let the Canary Sing' Review: A Documentary About Cyndi Lauper Captures Her Cracked Pop Joy, but It's Too Celebratory to Dig Into the Drama". Variety. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (May 7, 2024). "Cyndi Lauper Doc 'Let The Canary Sing' Sets Paramount+ Premiere; Drops Trailer". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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