Essie Coffey photo

Essie Coffey

Directing
1941-02-25
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 4 titles
Women of the Sun (1982) subtitle poster
Women of the Sun
1982 TV
as Maggie
Subtitles Backroads (1977) subtitle poster
Backroads
1977 Movie
as Aboriginal Woman
Subtitles My Survival as an Aboriginal (1979) subtitle poster
My Survival as an Aboriginal
1979 Movie
as Self
Subtitles My Life As I Live It (1993) subtitle poster
My Life As I Live It
1993 Movie
as Self
Subtitles