Directing
Essie Coffey
EN cinema · 3 credits
Born
25 February 1941
Died
3 January 1998 (aged 56)
Also known as Essieina Goodgabah · Essieina Shillingsworth
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
Filmography
My Life As I Live It
EN · 1993Not rated
as Self, Director
My Survival as an Aboriginal
EN · 1979Not rated
as Self, Director, Original Music Composer
Backroads
EN · 19776.3
as Aboriginal Woman