On February 26, Join Docuramaë For A Captivating And Provocative Voyage Of Self Discovery With A Modern-Day Janis Joplin In ìSophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Riseî

30-Nov-01

In 1992, Sophie B. Hawkins burst on the scene with her risquÈ and chart-topping Grammyì-nominated song, Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover. Hailed by critics as a modern-day Janis Joplin, the iconoclastic singer-songwriter has since forged a rich and fascinating life and career. Join Docuramaë for the critically-acclaimed documentary, Sophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Rise, which offers home viewers unadulterated and behind-the-scenes access to the enigmatic musicianís life. The intimate and provocative film follows Hawkins on her 1996 ìMoxy Tourî and opens up a revelatory voyage of self-discovery for the complicated pop star - one which viewers will not soon forget. Sophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Rise will be available as an extras-loaded DVD and VHS on February 26, 2002.With its premiere at Outfest in 1997, Sophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Rise proves that Sophie B. Hawkins is much more than a gorgeous multi-platinum pop star. Both musical genius and enchanting performer, she combines imaginative musicianship and rangy vocals with a captivating energy and seductiveness that have made her one of the most exciting musicians of the last decade. Ultimately, Sophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Rise becomes a turbulent journey of transformation and self-exploration when a visit with her mother in New York City forces her to confront the dark and murky demons of her childhood. Brilliantly weaving Sophieís powerful and insightful music together with rare concert footage and intimate moments about her haunted past, Filmmaker Gigi Gaston delivers what Mark Woods of Variety has called ìÖa dark, surprisingly inspiring film which shines as an example of the magic and force of cinema verite in the right hands.îIn addition to rare concert and video footage, Sophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Rise includes over 20 of Sophieís songs, old and new, including Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover, As I Lay Me Down, Listen, Swing From Limb to Limb, Only Love, Donít Stop Swaying and a number of songs from her recently self-released album, Timbre (Trumpet Song Records), featuring Beautiful Girl, Nocturne, The Darkest Childs, No Connection, 32 Lines, I Walk Alone and Lose Your Way. Says Filmmaker Gaston, ìYouíll see in this movie that her songs reflect her lifeÖafter (Sophieís) conversations with her mother you have to listen differently to the lyrics.î Also included in the film is footage from Sophieís infamously erotic and provocative video for Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover that was ultimately banned by MTV.Not your everyday music documentary, Sophie B. Hawkins: The Cream Will Rise DVD features a valuable cache of unadulterated Hawkins memorabilia including never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes from Sophieís recent Timbre tour, an exclusive stills gallery, music videos and a filmmaker biography.Docurama, a New Video label, is dedicated exclusively to bringing critically acclaimed and cutting-edge documentary films to the home entertainment marketplace. It brings such celebrated films to DVD and VHS as DA Pennebakerís classic Donít Look Back (Bob Dylan), the Oscarì winning film about Isaac Sternís triumphant trip to China, From Mao To Mozart, The Brandon Teena Story, the true account behind the Academy Awardì winning film Boys Donít Cry, Oscarì nominees such as Genghis Blues, Speaking in Strings, Regret To Inform and Paul Taylor Dancemaker, and recently, the entire first season of Michael Mooreís The Awful Truth. As the exclusive label and distributor for the A&E Home Video, including The History Channelì, New Video is best known for Jane Austenís Pride and Prejudice, the best-selling Original Avengers Collection, Monty Pythonís Flying Circus, and the cult classic, The Prisoner. New Video also distributes the MTM library of classic television. To order this or any Docurama Product, please call 1-800-314-8822 or visit www.docurama.com.

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