Women of the Sun
1982· TV Series
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Female
Birthday
February 25, 1941(56)
Day of Death
January 3, 1998
Also Known As
Essieina GoodgabahEssieina Shillingsworth
Essie Coffey
Directing
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.
Known For
Filmography
- 1993MovieMy Life As I Live Itas Self
- 1982TVWomen of the Sunas Maggie
- 1979MovieMy Survival as an Aboriginalas Self
- 1977MovieBackroadsas Aboriginal Woman