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"Mary Poppins is a universal and much loved character that has spanned three generations...But very few people know anything of the Australian creator of Mary Poppins, Pamela Travers, and her remarkable but troubled life. This is the story behind the fictional legend...without the spoonful of sugar." (Essential Viewing)

• Broadcast on ABC Australia; CBC Canada; Artsworld UK; RTE Ireland; AVRO Netherlands

• 50th Sydney International Film Festival (2003)

• Nominated for a Dendy Award - Best Documentary (2003)

• 32nd Wellington Film Festival (2003)

• 12th Brisbane International Film Festival (2003)

• Sydney Writers Festival (2003)

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