Let The Canary Sing: Cyndi Lauper — Official Trailer

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added: Tue, May 7th '24

If you grew up with 1980s music, Cyndi Lauper's songs are likely a prominent feature on your playlist. But how many truly know the story of how she became a pop sensation in the '80s with mega-hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," and "True Colors"?

Well, if you're interested in learning about Cyndi Lauper's early origins and her journey into the music business, look no further than the new Paramount Plus original music documentary titled "Let The Canary Sing: Cyndi Lauper."

Directed by acclaimed documentarian Alison Ellwood, known for her work on music biographies such as "The Go-Go's" (2020), "Laurel Canyon" (2020), and "History of the Eagles" (2013), the film dives deep into Lauper's rapid rise to fame and the lasting influence she has had on multiple generations through her music, evolving punk-rock aesthetic, steadfast feminism, and relentless activism.

"Let The Canary Sing: Cyndi Lauper" premiered last year at the Tribeca Film Festival to strong reviews. The documentary is set to debut on the streaming platform Paramount Plus on June 4th. In the meantime, you can check out the documentary's official trailer, featured above, for a sneak peek.