Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

2025 1h 39m EN

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7.9

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★7.9TMDB · 14

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Synopsis

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Behind the scenes of Sarah McLachlan’s legendary all-women music festival and features interviews with performers including Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, Olivia Rodrigo, and Emmylou Harris.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sarah McLachlan
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Paula Cole
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Sheryl Crow
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Amy Ray
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Emily Saliers
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Shawn Colvin
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Bonnie Raitt
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Emmylou Harris
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ally Pankiw
Writers: Jessica Hopper, Sasha Geffen, Jenn Pelly
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America, Australia

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ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, United States of America, Australia.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ally Pankiw, shot by Nina Djacic. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kathleen Edwards. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Navin Harrilal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sarah McLachlan and Paula Cole and Sheryl Crow carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32915874 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ally Pankiw directs. Nina Djacic behind the camera. Kathleen Edwards scores. Navin Harrilal cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America, Australia. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2International production across 3 countries: Canada, United States of America, Australia.
3Directed by Ally Pankiw, shot by Nina Djacic. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Kathleen Edwards. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Navin Harrilal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sarah McLachlan and Paula Cole and Sheryl Crow carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt32915874 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "interview", "music festival", "behind the scenes", "celebrity interview".