Georgie Girl (2001)
In 1999, the largely conservative Wairarapa district in New Zealand elected a former cabaret performer/actress named Georgina Beyer to the country's House of Parliament -- a seemingly unremarkable event in that country's history except for the fact that Beyer is a transsexual and may very well be the first transsexual in the world to be elected to a national office. In their 2002 biographical documentary Georgie Girl, co-directors Peter Wells and Annie Goldson highlight the popular Member of Parliament's rapid rise through local government to prominence in the New Zealand national government.
Director: Annie Goldson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: February 16, 2001
Cast
- Georgina Beyer - Herself
Production: SBS, NZ on Air, Television New Zealand, Open Society Foundations, University of Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
politics, mayor, new zealand, maori, election, drag, sex work, queer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Georgie Girl about?
- In 1999, the largely conservative Wairarapa district in New Zealand elected a former cabaret performer/actress named Georgina Beyer to the country's House of Parliament -- a seemingly unremarkable event in that country's history except for the fact that Beyer is a transsexual and may very well be the first transsexual in the world to be elected to a national office. In their 2002 biographical documentary Georgie Girl, co-directors Peter Wells and Annie Goldson highlight the popular Member of Parliament's rapid rise through local government to prominence in the New Zealand national government.
- Who directed Georgie Girl?
- Georgie Girl was directed by Annie Goldson.
- Who stars in Georgie Girl?
- Georgie Girl stars Georgina Beyer.
- How long is Georgie Girl?
- Georgie Girl has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Georgie Girl?
- Georgie Girl is a Documentary film.
- Where was Georgie Girl produced?
- Georgie Girl was produced in New Zealand.