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.
- Year2021
- Runtime81 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- RatingIFI Age Recommendation 12+
- DirectorPaul Sng & Celeste Bell
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.
- Year2021
- Runtime81 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- RatingIFI Age Recommendation 12+
- DirectorPaul Sng & Celeste Bell