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1 online resource (streaming video file) (70 min.) : flv file, sound |
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Georgina Beyer is a transgender woman and former sex-worker who was elected to the New Zealand Government by a largely white, rural electorate. GEORGIE GIRL traces Georgina Beyer's colorful path -- her rural past, born as George and raised on a farm, through periods of drug use and sex work, to her election in 1999 into national office under Labour Government headed by Helen Clark. Georgina, who is of Māori (indigenous) descent, has been an inspiration to many, an example of a courageous individual who overcame adversity, marginalization and discrimination. . Best Film, NZ Media Peace Awards, 2002 . Winner, Audience Award for Best Documentary, 2002 Sydney International Film Festival . Winner, Excellence in Documentary Award, 2002 Frameline International Film Festival, San Francisco. Best Documentary, 7th International Festival of Gay and Lesbian Cinema of Madrid. Screening, Museum of Modern Art, in Illuminated Voices, organized by Sundance Documentary Fund and MoMA . Human Rights Watch Film Festivals, London and Boston |
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Title from title frames |
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Film |
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In Process Record |
Performer |
Georgina Beyer |
Event |
Originally produced by Annie Goldson in 2002 |
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In English |
Subject |
Gender identity.
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Politics
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sex role.
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Gender identity.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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Streaming video
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Author |
Goldson, Annie, filmmaker
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Wells, Peter, filmmaker
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Annie Goldson (Firm),
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Kanopy (Firm)
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