Biography
Affectionately known as the Bush Queen of Brewarrina, Muruwari community worker and filmmaker Essie Coffey left an indelible mark on Australian politics, arts, and culture. In 1978 she directed and produced My Survival as an Aboriginal, which she gave to Queen Elizabeth II as a gift at the opening of Australia's new Parliament House in 1988.
Filmography
all 4
Movies 3
self 2
TV Shows 1
Maggie
Women of the Sun (1982)
TV
Aboriginal Woman
Backroads (1977)
Movie
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Known For
Directing
Gender
Female
Birthday
1941-02-25
Deathday
1998-01-03 (56 years old)
Birth Place
Goodooga, Australia
Citizenships
Australia
Also Known As
Essieina Goodgabah, Essieina Shillingsworth
Awards
Medal of the Order of Australia
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