Poppy

Vivek Chaudhary’s ‘I, Poppy’ Triumphs at Hot Docs, Highlighting Activism and Family Amidst India’s Struggles

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Toronto, Canada — Vivek Chaudhary’s documentary I, Poppy, which explores the life of an activist son confronting systemic corruption in India while his mother manages their family’s poppy farm, earned the best international feature award at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on Friday night. This recognition highlights a significant achievement for Chaudhary, as the film had its world premiere at the festival. Winning the top jury prize grants I, Poppy eligibility for the best documentary feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards. This victory also continues a trend, marking the second consecutive year … Read more

Hot Docs Festival Shines Spotlight on Global Stories as ‘I, Poppy’ Takes Top Honors

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Toronto, Canada — The 32nd edition of the internationally acclaimed Hot Docs nonprofit film festival celebrated its winners during an awards ceremony last night, highlighting the best in documentary filmmaking. The festival’s top honor for Best International Feature Documentary was awarded to I, Poppy, a compelling film by Vivek Chaudhary that follows a son’s struggles against corrupt authorities while his mother manages their poppy farm in India. This accolade comes with a cash prize of $10,000. The jury praised I, Poppy for its intricate storytelling, describing it as "a film of negotiations" that deftly explores … Read more