Poppy

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Poppy

Directed by Linda Niccol • 2021 • 98 min

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Topics

FamilyTeensRomanceWomen

Related Disabilities

Down Syndrome

Accessibility

✓ Open Captions✓ Audio Description

Film Information

Poppy, a young woman with Down syndrome, is set on becoming a motor mechanic. Unfortunately, her overly-protective brother keeps jamming the wheel of that ambition. When an opportunity arises for Poppy, she sets out to prove her independence and achieve her dream.

Genre

narrative

Language

English

Country

New Zealand

Year

2021

Cast & Crew

Director: Linda Niccol

Q&A conversation with the director Linda Niccol and lead actress Libby Hunsdale of Poppy. Moderated by Martha Jackson.

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