Three pioneers. One Vision. The Birth Of IVF. Make the impossible, possible with the trailer for the Netflix film, Joy.
Ahead of its world premiere at this year’s 68th BFI London Film Festival, the first trailer for the remarkable true story, Joy, has been released. The film will be released in UK cinemas on November 15th and on Netflix globally on November 22nd. The film is based on the true story of the world’s first “test-tube baby” born in 1978. The acclaimed actress Thomasin McKenzie leads the cast with support from James Norton and Bill Nighy.
PREMISE
From the producers of An Education and Brooklyn – Joy is based on the remarkable true story of the world’s first “test-tube baby” Louise Joy Brown. Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the ground-breaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978. The world’s first ‘test-tube baby’, and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Told through the perspective of Jean Purdy, a young nurse and embryologist.
Who joined forces with scientist Robert Edwards and surgeon Patrick Steptoe to unlock the puzzle of infertility by pioneering in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The film celebrates the power of perseverance. And the wonders of science as it follows this maverick trio of visionaries who overcame tremendous odds and opposition to realise their dream. And in doing so allowed millions of people to dream with them.

CREDITS
Director: Ben Taylor
Screenplay by: Jack Thorne
Story by: Rachel Mason and Jack Thorne
Producers: Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey
Executive Producer: Cameron McCracken
Cast: Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy
Joy will be in UK cinemas on November 15th, and on Netflix globally on November 22nd.
Source: Netflix

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