Plot
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.
Cast
as Patrick Steptoe
as Robert Edwards
as Jean Purdy
as Trisha Johnson
as Arun
as Caroline
as Colin
as Marie
as Meg (Older)
as Sara
Gallery
Reviews
_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 …