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Miss Sharon Jones! Back at the Movies, The Cancer Edition
Miss Sharon Jones! Back at the Movies, The Cancer Edition
Sharon Jones was the electrifying front-woman for the NYC band, The Dap-Kings. She captivated audiences with her raw energy and talent. A d…
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April 13, 2022

Miss Sharon Jones! Back at the Movies, The Cancer Edition

Miss Sharon Jones! Back at the Movies, The Cancer Edition

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

Link to performance on Ellen

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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Chapters

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