Essie Coffey
Directing
- Born
- February 25, 1941
- Died
- January 3, 1998 (age 56)
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
Behind the camera2
- 1993My Life As I Live It Director
- 1979My Survival as an Aboriginal Director, Original Music Composer
Acting3
- 1993My Life As I Live It as Self
- 1979My Survival as an Aboriginal as Self
- 1977Backroads as Aboriginal Woman