Essie Coffey

Directing

1941-02-25

Died: 1998-01-03

Films

5.9

Avg Rating

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

3 credits

1993My Life As I Live Itas Self 1979My Survival as an Aboriginalas Self 1977Backroadsas Aboriginal Woman

As Director

2 films

My Life As I Live It

1993

My Survival as an Aboriginal

1979