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Sarah McLachlan reflects on the sexism she experienced amid Lilith Fair

"There's men everywhere, but we're celebrating women here. And you know what? Men can celebrate women, too," the singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE of the festival

The documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery - The Untold Story is out on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ Sept. 21

Beyond her prolific music career, Sarah McLachlan 's legacy has been shaped by helming the groundbreaking, all-female music festival Lilith Fair.

Founded in 1997, the touring music event, which was created in order to combat industry sexism, ran until 1999 before it was revived briefly in 2010.

"There was an instant connection and an instant camaraderie," the "Fallen" musician PEOPLE tells PEOPLE. "That community didn't go away."

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