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Let the Canary Sing (2023)

Directed by Alison Ellwood · Cinematography by Michelle McCabe

96 min61 frames

DocumentaryMusic

The story of music's most authentic superstar.

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Let the Canary Sing — official trailer

What is Let the Canary Sing about?

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.

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What does the cinematography of Let the Canary Sing look like?

Across 61 sampled frames, Let the Canary Sing builds its coverage from medium shots (61% of the sample), with close-ups (16%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Michelle McCabe keeps 39% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 61% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Let the Canary Sing?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Let the Canary Sing (2023) are #f8f7f7, #070606, #2f2d2e, #cdcdcb, #4e4b49, #d1b08f — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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