The process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) may seem fairly commonplace nowadays, but just a few decades ago, it was just a dream. And that dream is documented in the new feature, “Joy.”
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As seen in the trailer, “Joy” tells the story of the three British scientists and medical professionals who successfully completed the first IVF treatment. And while it’s something that is viewed in a positive way nowadays, back then, it was looked at as an abomination. No one liked the idea of “test-tube babies.” The film stars Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton, and Bill Nighy. “Joy” is directed by Ben Taylor, with a script by Jack Thorne.
“Joy” debuts on Netflix on November 22. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
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 fertilization (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 realize their dream, and in doing so allowed millions of people to dream with them.
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