Essie Coffey
Directing
Born February 25, 1941 — Died January 3, 1998
Also known as Essieina Goodgabah, Essieina Shillingsworth
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 o...
