Sharon Jones was the electrifying front-woman for the NYC band, The Dap-Kings. She captivated audiences with her raw energy and talent. A diagnosis of cancer derailed her career but didn't deter her. Tina & Leah talk about the film and the shared challenges of those who see their world upended by cancer and its treatment.
The film was directed by Academy Award-winning director, Barbara Kopple and is available to stream online.
Links we mentioned in this episode and other cool stuff:
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Official Website
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Bandcamp site
Sharon Springs, New York
Beekman Farm, Sharon Springs, New York
Sharon Jones Reveals Cancer Return Rolling Stone
Sharon Jones Fights On: ”I Have Cancer. Cancer Don’t Have Me.” Rolling Stone
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00:55 - Introduction: Ms Sharon Jones, a documentary
02:32 - Who is Ms. Sharon Jones?
04:16 - The first sign: Jaundice
04:46 - Diagnosis: Ampullary cancer
05:32 - What's a Whipple procedure?
07:00 - Sharon Springs & Cooperstown
09:56 - The Dap Kings: The band family
11:50 - Treatment: Groundhog Day
13:40 - Leah: The challenge of "normal life"
15:02 - The Dap Kings: It's complicated
19:38 - The show must go on
20:45 - The dreaded bell
22:08 - Comeback show: NYC
25:12 - Recurrence of cancer
26:06 - Tina & Leah rate the movie
30:03 - The unofficial theme song
32:16 - Our next film: Life Itself
32:58 - How to support the show