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202115 minPGdoc-short

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A Big Life

202115 minPGdoc-short

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Fifteen minutes recount the vibrant experiences of Bobbie Nugent, a key figure in early Australian transgender history.

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Anna Brownfield

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Fifteen minutes recount the vibrant experiences of Bobbie Nugent, a key figure in early Australian transgender history.

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Bobbie Nugent shares her life experiences in early Australian transgender history. The film depicts the lives of butches and femmes, alongside gangsters and sex workers. It includes scenes from travelling side shows that formed part of the cultural backdrop of the time. Nugent's narrative captures the struggles and achievements of those on the margins of society. The documentary focuses on how these lives contributed to the story of transgender representation in Australia.

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