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199952 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Emily's Eyes

199952 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A four-year-old girl with disabilities faces challenges as her parents run a takeaway pizza shop in Sydney's inner west.

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Jessica Douglas-Henry

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A four-year-old girl with disabilities faces challenges as her parents run a takeaway pizza shop in Sydney's inner west.

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Jessica Douglas-Henrydirector

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John and Jenny Wu operate a takeaway pizza shop in Sydney's inner west. Their daughter, Emily, is four years old and has disabilities. Emily's Eyes follows the family's daily life as they navigate challenges and seek acceptance in a changing society. The film reflects on their experiences and the broader issues of cultural diversity and tolerance in Australia during the late 1990s. It presents a personal story set against the backdrop of social change.

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