‘Poppy': Shifting Gears in Small-Town New Zealand

A young woman with Down syndrome displays heart and drive with an interest in her brother’s auto shop.
‘Poppy': Shifting Gears in Small-Town New Zealand
Poppy (Libby Hunsdale) dances in her room, in “Poppy.” GJW+
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NR | 1h 38m | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 2021

For years, films that tackled disability or developmental challenges were rare sightings, tucked away like forgotten reels in a vault no one wanted to open. Movies featuring characters with Down syndrome often fall into lectures disguised as art. Some, however, let the audience see people and not objects of pity.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.