Standing ovation for Helen Clark doco in Sydney

The upcoming documentary following Helen Clark for a year has premiered in Sydney.

My Year With Helen, directed by filmmaker Gaylene Preston, follows the former prime minister in the year she campaigned for the position of UN Secretary General.

Clark shared a photo of her and Preston on Instagram, confirming the film received a standing ovation.

With Gaylene Preston at premiere of her latest documentary 🎥 #myyearwithhelen at its premiere @sydfilmfest yesterday. Gaylene and crew followed me for around 18 months, including for the period of my #Helen4SG campaign. The film will be screened @nziff in #auckland #wellington #christchurch #dunedin in July/August, and go on general release later. Last night it received a standing ovation in #Sydney #Australia . Thanks @nzfilm #nzonair, & other funders.

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