Essie Coffey

Birthday

1941-02-25

Place of Birth

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.
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Backroads

Backroads

1977 6.5
Backroads

as Aboriginal Woman

1977