Let the Canary Sing


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

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. The film was released on Paramount+ on June 4, 2024.

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." 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."

Soundtrack

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