Review of Miss Sharon Jones! (2015) by Cruz A — 01 Aug 2016

Great documentary on the best RB singer going today!

This review of Miss Sharon Jones! (2015) was written by Cruz A on 01 Aug 2016.

Miss Sharon Jones! has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Linda Barnard (586) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 18 Aug 2016

Initially dismissed by a record exec as too black, too short, too old, to succeed, dynamic R&B powerhouse Sharon Jones wasn't about to let…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 01 Aug 2016

This movie will tug at your heart while you tap your feet. Sharon is a force of nature; she may have cancer, but it sure as hell doesn't have her…

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By Ray Pride (544) for Newcity (539) on 29 Aug 2016

A tingle of what a fine and fierce figure could have been onscreen. Still, [Jones'] energy is a rebuke to the easily defeated…

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By Chris Knight (998) for National Post (1,405) on 18 Aug 2016

Kopple's cameras don't always capture Jones at her most cuddly, but her perseverance and energy, even during the worst of her illness, jump…

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By Kevin W (755) on 01 Aug 2016

Sharon Jones is not only a singer who's lyrics touch one's soul at the deepest level, her music allows you to experience her message down to…

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for New York Times (5,786) on 27 Jul 2016

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By Eli N (65) on 29 Jul 2016

I was so, so moved by this beautiful film. And I laughed a lot too! An absolute pleasure to watch…

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By Patti L (15) on 02 Aug 2016

Documentary shares powerful story of Sharins life and fight against cancer…

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By Mike D'angelo (730) for AV Club (2,778) on 27 Jul 2016

While that may sound like a downer, the film itself is anything but, offering a genuinely uplifting testament to one woman’s resilience…

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