Essie Coffey

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Born 1941-02-25 Died 1998-01-03 4 credits Medal of the Order of Australia 1

Awards

Won 1 Medal of the Order of Australia Award

Medal of the Order of Australia 1 won

1985 Medal of the Order of Australia Won

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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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Directing 2 credits