Miss Sharon Jones! (2015)

The incredible true comeback story

Miss Sharon Jones! (2015) poster

Two-time Academy Award® winner Barbara Kopple shines a powerful, inspiring and entertaining spotlight on contemporary soul queen Sharon Jones. As she prepares to release her much-anticipated new album, Sharon comes face to-face with the greatest challenge of her life: a grave cancer diagnosis. Follow this tour de force over the course of an eventful and remarkable year as she struggles to hold her band The Dap-Kings together while battling her way back to the stage with the unstoppable determination of a true soul survivor

Director: Barbara Kopple
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Gary Keith Griffin, Kyle Kibbe
Editing: Anne Fratto, Jean Tsien
Production: Cabin Creek Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria

Keywords

musician, woman director, live music, soul music

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miss Sharon Jones! about?
Two-time Academy Award® winner Barbara Kopple shines a powerful, inspiring and entertaining spotlight on contemporary soul queen Sharon Jones. As she prepares to release her much-anticipated new album, Sharon comes face to-face with the greatest challenge of her life: a grave cancer diagnosis. Follow this tour de force over the course of an eventful and remarkable year as she struggles to hold her band The Dap-Kings together while battling her way back to the stage with the unstoppable determination of a true soul survivor
Who directed Miss Sharon Jones!?
Miss Sharon Jones! was directed by Barbara Kopple.
Who stars in Miss Sharon Jones!?
Miss Sharon Jones! stars Starr Duncan-Lowe, Binky Griptite, Megan Holken, Austen Holman, Alex Kadvan, Saundra Williams.
How long is Miss Sharon Jones!?
Miss Sharon Jones! has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Miss Sharon Jones!?
Miss Sharon Jones! is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Miss Sharon Jones! produced?
Miss Sharon Jones! was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Miss Sharon Jones!?
The themes of Miss Sharon Jones! include: Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria.