As a woman who has navigated through the labyrinth of society and its biases for far too long, I am thrilled to see a film like Joy finally shining a much-deserved light on Jean Purdy’s groundbreaking work. The fact that her contributions have been overlooked for so long is nothing short of bewildering, especially given the explicit wishes of her male counterparts for her recognition.
The recently released movie, “Joy,” currently showing at certain UK theaters before its Netflix debut next week, intends to illuminate the crucial and profoundly impactful work of groundbreaking nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy.
As a passionate cinephile looking back on my life’s work, I can’t help but reflect upon the groundbreaking achievement that is in vitro fertilization (IVF). Together with the brilliant minds of surgeon Patrick Steptoe and scientist Robert Edwards, we revolutionized the world of reproduction. However, it’s a shame that my integral role within this project has often been overshadowed – a fact that both Steptoe and Edwards had explicitly wished to prevent.
The new movie, penned by Jack Thorne and Rachel Mason (both of whom have undergone IVF personally), intends to rectify this by lastly acknowledging Purdy’s importance.
And that’s something Bill Nighy, who plays Steptoe in the film, reckons couldn’t come soon enough.
One aspect that intrigued me about the movie was its exploration of the mindset where men undervalue women’s work due to their biological sex, which seems inexplicable and odd. It’s something we’re only beginning to address and strive for equality.
In the movie Last Night in Soho and Jojo Rabbit, Thomasin McKenzie portrays Purdy, whom she deeply respected despite the numerous challenges Purdy faced, such as resistance from the Church, media, and even her own family who initially found the concept of IVF shocking.
She clarified that she’s unsure if she could have acted similarly, as the idea of being rejected by a community that was like a family, one she had invested so deeply in, is truly frightening.
Jean’s decision to give up her relationship with her mother is a significant one, underscoring the extent of her sacrifices and the depth of her conviction in the importance and potential impact of her work.
In discussing the reason behind featuring Purdy prominently in their narrative, Thorne elaborated on how his initial work involved a play centered around IVF but with a stronger emphasis on Edwards.
He mentioned that he presented his concept to the Royal Exchange, but they didn’t find it appealing. The story revolved around Bob and was heavily focused on mice, even incorporating ideas for using mice in a theatrical setting. Unfortunately, it turned out to be quite an unpromising idea.
Later on, when Finola, Amanda, and Cameron presented their stories to us, it was Jean’s narrative that caught our attention. Although I had previously encountered Jean in my reading, I hadn’t given much thought to her as a central figure before this point.
Then, as it became clear that she was pivotal, everything clicked for me all of a sudden. I found myself thinking, “Now I understand how to proceed.” Amazingly, I even convinced Rachel to join in!
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2024-11-15 14:38