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.
Gender
Female
IMDb Id
nm0168861
Known For Department
Directing
Also Known As
Essieina Goodgabah
,
Essieina Shillingsworth
,
Date of Birth
1941-02-25
Place of Birth
Date of Death
1998-01-03
