Granddaughter of Jolanta Wadowska-Król on her grandmother and 'Lead Children': People remember the foundry well
Agnieszka Cygan reflects on her grandmother's reaction to the series 'Lead Children' and her own involvement in it.
In a recent interview, Agnieszka Cygan, the granddaughter of Jolanta Wadowska-Król, shared her thoughts on the impact of the series 'Lead Children' which touches on significant health issues related to living conditions. Cygan speculates that her grandmother would approve of the story being exposed to a broader audience in Poland and beyond, acknowledging the importance of discussing such problems. She emphasizes that her grandmother valued reality and fidelity in storytelling, indicating that she would have likely had comments on the portrayal in the series.
Agnieszka also discussed her personal involvement in the series, having played an episodic role while acting as a consultant to ensure the authenticity of the narrative. This experience allowed her to connect deeply with her family's legacy, navigating the fine line between fact and dramatization. The opportunity to work alongside the production team and bring her family's history to life on screen was described as both a responsibility and a remarkable experience.
Reflecting further on the memory of her grandmother, Cygan believes that the series presents a critical conversation about health and environmental conditions faced by families in the past, providing a platform for awareness and education on these issues. Through her engagement in the project, she hopes to honor her grandmother's legacy and ensure that the narrative remains accessible and truthful to the experiences of those affected, thus sparking a broader understanding of the historical context.