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15/11/2024 Drama 1h 55m
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Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.

Overview

A young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’, Louise Joy Brown.

  1. Ben Taylor

    Director

  2. Jack Thorne

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Bill Nighy

    Patrick Steptoe

  2. James Norton

    Robert Edwards

  3. Thomasin McKenzie

    Jean Purdy

  4. Charlie Murphy

    Trisha Johnson

  5. Rish Shah

    Arun

  6. Cecily Cleeve

    Caroline

  7. Eoin Duffy

    Colin

  8. Mariam Haque

    Marie

  9. Abbiegail Mills

    Meg (Older)

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by griggs79
Written by griggs79 on 2024-12-01
_Joy_ directed by Ben Taylor, delves into the overlooked story of Jean Purdy, a key figure in the creation of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The film not only brings to light Purdy's often ignored contributions but also serves as a critique of the long-standing marginalisation of women in scientific breakthroughs. It aims to reclaim a narrative that has historically sidelined the role of women in such significant achievements.

Ben Taylor's direction chronicles the groundbreaking development of IVF with an approach reminiscent of a sports film. Though the audience knows the outcome—over two...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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