1970s,based on true story,infertility,period drama,1960s,reproductive rights

Joy (2024)

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Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Ben Taylor
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    Patrick Steptoe Bill Nighy
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    Robert Edwards James Norton
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    Jean Purdy Thomasin McKenzie
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    Trisha Johnson Charlie Murphy
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    Arun Rish Shah
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    Caroline Cecily Cleeve
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    Colin Eoin Duffy
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    Marie Mariam Haque

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Keywords

  • 1970s
  • based on true story
  • infertility
  • period drama
  • 1960s
  • reproductive rights