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Deep Dive: Clean (2022)

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Clean
Clean is an Australian documentary film from 2022 that focuses on Sandra Pankhurst, a transgender woman known for her work as a crime scene and trauma cleaner. The film details Pankhurst's difficult upbringing, including her adoption and eviction at age seventeen, leading to her eventual transition from male to female. It captures her experiences in various jobs, including being a funeral director, and her establishment of Specialist Trauma Cleaning Services, which specializes in cleaning crime scenes and hoarding situations. Throughout the film, Pankhurst leads her cleaning team on various jobs in Melbourne, discussing the nature of her work and the emotional toll it takes. As her health declines, likely due to exposure to cleaning chemicals, Pankhurst continues her work and engages in public speaking. The film was well-received, screened at notable film festivals, and was nominated for two awards at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards in 2022.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Sandra Pankhurst, a unique trauma cleaner.
  • •Follow Pankhurst's story from adoption to transition.
  • •See the realities of crime scene cleaning in Melbourne.

Did You Know

•Sandra Pankhurst was evicted at age 17 after being adopted.
•Pankhurst changed her name from Peter to Sandra during her transition.
•The film was screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2022.
•Pankhurst's cleaning service specializes in crime scenes and hoarder restoration.

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Transgender storiesTrue crime enthusiastsDocumentary lovers