''Lily Topples the World'' is a 2021 American

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, which follows acclaimed domino toppler

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as she rises as an artist, role model, and young woman. Directed by Jeremy Workman, the film also marks the producing debut of actress

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. ''Lily Topples the World'' had its world premiere at

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on March 16, 2021, where it won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary. Soon after, the film won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2021

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.G. Allen Johnson
"SFFilm names ‘Naked Singularity,’ ‘Cuban Dancer,’ ‘Lily Topples the World’ top winners during virtual awards ceremony"
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'', April 17, 2021. In May 2021, it was announced that the documentary was a high-profile acquisition of

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. It was released on

for streaming on August 26, 2021, as well as a

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on August 27, 2021. Celebrated by critics, the film garnered a "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Synopsis

The film is a coming-of-age story of 20-year-old

, the world's most acclaimed domino artist and the only woman in her field.

Reception

The film was widely praised by critics upon its release. Kalyn Corrigan of ''

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'' gave the film a 9 out of 10 rating, stating that the film is "a much needed serotonin boost that will have you grinning from start to finish."

Awards

, Grand Jury Award Best Documentary *

, Audience Award Best Documentary G. Allen Johnson
"SFFilm names ‘Naked Singularity,’ ‘Cuban Dancer,’ ‘Lily Topples the World’ top winners during virtual awards ceremony"
''

'', April 17, 2021. *

15th Cinema Eye Honors The 15th Cinema Eye Honors recognized outstanding artistry and craft in nonfiction filmmaking of 2021 and took place at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, New York on March 1, 2022. The ceremony was originally scheduled for January 13, 2022 ...

, Audience Choice Prize Nominee and "The Unforgettables" Distinction

References

External links

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