Poppy is a feel-good Kiwi film about a young car mechanic with a little something extra.

Poppy is well worth meeting. She’s a car mechanic, a young girl, and happens to have an extra chromosome. She’s also endearing and fearless, and has no intention of letting her disability – or anything else for that matter – get in her way.

The Kiwi film Poppy tells the story of a vibrant, plucky young woman with Down Syndrome, who refuses to take ‘no’ for an answer. 

Poppy is determined to make the most of her opportunities, but her pessimistic and over-protective brother is just the opposite. Poppy’s ambition is to become a motor mechanic, but Dave is pulling the handbrake on her dream.

However, Poppy has a way of just getting on with life. 

‘Feel-good’ movies can often feel contrived, a series of elaborately plotted cute or cringe-worthy scenes, ending in the achievement of an impossible goal.

Not Poppy. Even watching the trailer, Poppy and her unstoppable enthusiasm wins you over. She’s a young woman who refuses to be defined by disability and takes control of her own life. She reminds us we all have the right to fulfil our potential.

There’s also a peek inside the world of competitive burnout driving.

Poppy is upbeat. It’s a film with heart, good music and a remarkable young star.

Poppy is a must-see.

Deirdre Kokich works at Central Otago Living Options, and it just so happens she is also on the film selection team at Central Cinema in Alexandra. 

“When I saw the trailer for Poppy I just knew it had potential. 

“I suggested to the film selection team that Living Options would love to have the first screening of this movie at Central Cinema and make it into a Special Gala Event.”

“Poppy is a movie that shows anyone can achieve their goals and path through life with the right support.  

“Poppy is a movie about a young woman who refuses to be defined by disability and gender roles and takes control of her own life.  

“It's fun and inspirational and very Kiwi. The music, written and recorded by Seb Hunter, is also great.”

Diedre said she loved the strong female lead role showing diversity on the big screen, and it was both fun and uplifting, 

“Living Options always loves a good event; it will give the people we support an opportunity to dress up and come out like a VIP movie premier.  

“The evening is more about being a celebration, people coming together and having fun. 

 “Poppy reminds us all that anything can be achieved with determination and perseverance.

“It’s a story that shows people can thrive and shine when they follow their dreams.”

Poppy will screen on Tuesday 6th July at Central Cinema in Alexandra.  Click here to find out how to reserve your ticket, then dress to impress, and we’ll see you there.

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