The life and career of 'Miss Sharon Jones!'

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 22: Singer Sharon Jones performs onstage at the 26th Annual Tibet House U.S. benefit concert at Carnegie Hall on February 22, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tibet House) — Singer Sharon Jones performs onstage at the 26th Annual Tibet House U.S. benefit concert at Carnegie Hall on February 22, 2016 in New York City.

She's a force of nature on stage, in the recording studio and as the subject of a documentary.

She's a force of nature on stage, in the recording studio, and as the subject of the new documentary "Miss Sharon Jones!" by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple.

The Grammy-nominated Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings have brought back the raw energy of soul music at its best. The film opens in select cinemas today and tracks the electrifying soul diva as she faces a life-threatening illness.

Larry Mantle speaks with Sharon about her start as a recording artist at age 40, her inspiration, and her ongoing battle with an illness while touring the world.

“Miss Sharon Jones!” opens today in Los Angeles; Sharon will be at the Nuart for tonight's screenings (7:30 p.m. show with a Q&A; 9:55 p.m. show with an Intro)

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Sharon Jones, Soul singer featured in “Miss Sharon Jones! a new documentary by Oscar-winning documentarian Barbara Kopple (“Harlan County, USA”)