Juanita Nielsen Now (2022)

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On July 4th 1975, Juanita Nielsen - style icon, journalist and activist - went to what she thought was a business meeting at The Carousel Club, Kings Cross and vanished, never to be seen again. Juanita was an unforgettable Sydney character with her large beehive hairdo, long false eyelashes and fashionable clothes. Glamorous and well-connected, Juanita built a powerful alliance between construction workers and residents that stopped Sydney's developers in their tracks. With millions of dollars at stake, Juanita's disappearance remained unsolved. Filmmaker and artist Zanny Begg explores this mystery through the eyes of those living in Sydney today. Bringing together a cast of actors, performers, activists, stripers, sex workers and beekeepers, Juanita Nielsen NOW probes what it means to live in a city that killed one of its own.

Director: Zanny Begg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date:
Production: Enigma Machine
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Juanita Nielsen Now about?
On July 4th 1975, Juanita Nielsen - style icon, journalist and activist - went to what she thought was a business meeting at The Carousel Club, Kings Cross and vanished, never to be seen again. Juanita was an unforgettable Sydney character with her large beehive hairdo, long false eyelashes and fashionable clothes. Glamorous and well-connected, Juanita built a powerful alliance between construction workers and residents that stopped Sydney's developers in their tracks. With millions of dollars at stake, Juanita's disappearance remained unsolved. Filmmaker and artist Zanny Begg explores this mystery through the eyes of those living in Sydney today. Bringing together a cast of actors, performers, activists, stripers, sex workers and beekeepers, Juanita Nielsen NOW probes what it means to live in a city that killed one of its own.
Who directed Juanita Nielsen Now?
Juanita Nielsen Now was directed by Zanny Begg.
How long is Juanita Nielsen Now?
Juanita Nielsen Now has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is Juanita Nielsen Now?
Juanita Nielsen Now is a Documentary film.
Where was Juanita Nielsen Now produced?
Juanita Nielsen Now was produced in Australia.