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Poly Styrene: I am a Cliché

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Narrated by Oscar-nominee Ruth Negga, this is a dive into the world of 1970’s punk rock with a riveting exploration of Poly Styrene, the iconic frontwoman of X-Ray Spex. Told through the eyes of the daughter she left behind, this documentary unfolds amidst the pressures Poly faced as a woman of colour in a white, male-dominated industry, as well as the mental illness that would soon plague her life. 


Useful for SPHE and Wellbeing discussions on Mental Health and substance use. 


Contains references to drug use. 

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    81 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Rating
    IFI Age Recommendation 12+
  • Director
    Paul Sng & Celeste Bell