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202477 minPGdocumentary

Janey

202477 minPGdocumentary

Godley, known for her anti-Trump placards and revoicing Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings, navigates career challenges amid a cancer diagnosis and past controversies.

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Godley, known for her anti-Trump placards and revoicing Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings, navigates career challenges amid a cancer diagnosis and past controversies.

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John Archerdirector

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Janey Godley

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Ashley Storrie

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Nicola Sturgeon

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Janey Godley performs on stage as the documentary captures her rise to fame. Known for her anti-Trump placards, she became popular on social media by revoicing Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings. After facing backlash for past tweets, Godley worked to rebuild her career amid a cancer diagnosis. Director John Archer includes interviews with Jimmy Carr, Sturgeon, and Godley’s daughter, Ashley. The film also features behind-the-scenes footage that reveals her challenging upbringing in Glasgow.

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