Let the Canary Sing

The journey of Cyndi Lauper, a one-of-a-kind artist, iconic performer, and trailblazing activist.

The documentary traverses Lauper’s upbringing in a lower-class Queens neighborhood through her rebellious youth pushing back against intolerance, all the way to her meteoric rise in the music scene crafting classic songs that are vibrant and catchy as well as socially resonant. Ellwood presents a revealing and honest Lauper alongside lively archival footage of her cheeky personality and many absorbing performances through the years. The result is a film that captures Lauper’s body of work as an outspoken feminist artist who has been a stalwart advocate and champion for others. –Jose Rodriguez, Tribeca Film Festival