Magpie Sings The Blues
Kat, a blossoming young singer is groomed for success by her obsessively pushy mother. Christine grows up neglected, forever in Kat's shadow. As the gap between Kat and Christine's relationship grows, so too does the hatred Christine harbors for Kat. When Kat is eventually crowned Best Female Newcomer 20 years later, an emotional break-down forces her to confront her demons - Christine, her voice and her identity.
We follow her throughout the evening of her win as she battles with the pressures of celebrity and guilt from her past. She has to come to terms with the truth. Magpie Sings the Blues is a psychological thriller that explores fame, the price of success and its effects on our mental health. The film was Initially inspired by the reports of Michael JacksonÂ’s upbringing and the publicized collapses of high profile artists such as Britney Spears and Whitney Houston. In particular the breakdown of their personal relationships and mental health difficulties; and the rise and fall of talent show stars like Susan Boyle. Kat realizes a dream that many strive for. She ends up paying the ultimate cost that countless celebrities pay.