SYNOPSIS

After 64-years of living life quietly, retired school teacher Joy France is on a mission to be heard. After finding her voice in the form of spoken-word poetry, Joy attempts to take her new found passion to another level.

Can she break gender and age stereotypes by competing in the brutal, youthful, male-dominated world of battle rap? Or is she too notoriously O.L.D? 

A story of one woman's daring attempt to embrace life.

WHO IS JOY FRANCE?

Joy’s life has been one of 2 halves. She was a quiet, unassuming teacher, always worrying about what others thought. That is, until her mid-50's when she finally found her voice and the courage to embrace life.

Joy challenged herself to do 60 new things at the age of 60 and had so much fun that she's continued to “grow old playfully.”

Joy is an all round creative - a multiple slam-winning poet, stand-up comedian, and writer who travels around delivering talks, running workshops and performing at a variety of festivals and unusual venues.

There is nothing Joy loves more than helping others find THEIR voice and embrace their potential.

Photography by Rick Charles

what next?

"Joy Uncensored is just the beginning. We're developing a docu-series, 'NANS BEHAVING BADLY,' following Joy's hilarious bucket list adventures before she turns 70. Expect unconventional antics and inspiring encounters with other seniors who refuse to grow old quietly." 

This new series is in the early stages of development. If you're interested in supporting or joining the adventure then please do reach out to Natasha through the CONTACTS page.