Essie Coffey
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.
Known For | Directing |
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Most Rating | 0.357 |
Birthday | 1941-02-25 |
Place of Birth | |
Also Known As | Essieina Goodgabah, Essieina Shillingsworth, |
1977
Backroads
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Two strangers – one white, one black – steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines....
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Backroads
1993
My Life As I Live It
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In her second film, MY LIFE AS I LIVE IT (1993), Essie Coffey returns to her home in Dodge City where she and the A-Team are running in the shire elec...
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My Life As I Live It
1979
My Survival as an Aboriginal
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Essie Coffey gives the children lessons on Aboriginal culture. She speaks of the importance of teaching these kids about their traditions. Aboriginal...
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