Once a Queen (2006)

For almost a century the town of Grafton, NSW, has celebrated the magnificence of its jacaranda trees with an inspired festival.In the 1880s a German immigrant planted imported Jacaranda tree seeds along the avenues of Grafton in northern NSW. In 1935 the tree-lined avenues were of such splendour that the council of the day decided to hold a festival to celebrate the blossoming of the trees and the arrival of spring. This program shows how this festival has become an annual event that includes the crowing of The Jacaranda Queen.

Director: Lawrence Johnston
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Rough Trade Pictures
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once a Queen about?
For almost a century the town of Grafton, NSW, has celebrated the magnificence of its jacaranda trees with an inspired festival.In the 1880s a German immigrant planted imported Jacaranda tree seeds along the avenues of Grafton in northern NSW. In 1935 the tree-lined avenues were of such splendour that the council of the day decided to hold a festival to celebrate the blossoming of the trees and the arrival of spring. This program shows how this festival has become an annual event that includes the crowing of The Jacaranda Queen.
Who directed Once a Queen?
Once a Queen was directed by Lawrence Johnston.
How long is Once a Queen?
Once a Queen has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Once a Queen?
Once a Queen is a Documentary film.
Where was Once a Queen produced?
Once a Queen was produced in Australia.