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Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
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Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

2025-09-13 · 99 min · ★ 7.9

Documentary · Music

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.

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Directors
Ally Pankiw
Production companies
Chicago Media Project, Epic, Minderoo Pictures, Elevation Pictures, Not a Real Production Company, White Horse Pictures, CBC Docs, Sobey Road Entertainment, ABC News Studios, CBC
Countries
Canada, United States of America, Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sarah McLachlanSarah McLachlanSelf
Paula ColePaula ColeSelf
Sheryl CrowSheryl CrowSelf
Amy RayAmy RaySelf
Emily SaliersEmily SaliersSelf
Shawn ColvinSelf
Bonnie RaittBonnie RaittSelf
Emmylou HarrisEmmylou HarrisSelf
Erykah BaduErykah BaduSelf
Natalie MerchantNatalie MerchantSelf
JewelJewelSelf
Joan OsborneJoan OsborneSelf
Liz PhairLiz PhairSelf
Lisa LoebLisa LoebSelf
Tracy ChapmanTracy ChapmanSelf
Brandi CarlileBrandi CarlileSelf
Olivia RodrigoOlivia RodrigoSelf
Sinéad O'ConnorSinéad O'ConnorSelf
Queen LatifahQueen LatifahSelf
MyaMyaSelf

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