Joy, Full and Fearless

2025 · M · Biography

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s most beloved and prolific authors. Her stories have inspired generations of young readers around the world. In this intimate documentary, Cowley prepares to leave her home and move into a rest home in Ōtepoti, Dunedin, prompting reflections on the experiences that shaped her remarkable life and work.

Directed by: Clare Burgess

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