Sissy

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Sissy

Documentary | 2000 | ABC

Charlene (Charles Colbung), Anna Mae (John Collard), and Ella (John Fitzgerald) are three black queens who glam up the nightlife in Perth. Charlene and Ella are well known socialites in the gay scene while Anna Mae struts regularly on the stage.

Sissy takes you behind the scenes to give a rare insight into a sub culture that has created its own space within the gay culture, and it explores the bond that sets the black ‘sisterhood’ apart from the white gays. Sissy is an expression of gay black identity: “We are glamorous, we are here and we are queer”.

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Reviews

  • "Koori queens proudly get out and about in this high-spirited and affirming documentary."

    – Melbourne Queer Film Festival Guide

  • "We get a rare glimpse into the world of indigenous gay men in tonight's Sissy ... an energetic, inventive and occasionally touching Western Australian-made documentary that looks at the lives of three colourful drag queens."

    – Mark Naglazas, The West Australian Today

  • "Considering the double whammy served up by homophobia and racism, Sissy insists on having a good time while handling thought-provoking material."

    – Mims McIntyre, Melbourne Times

  • Awards

    2000

    Sissy

    Out of the Way Film Festival 2000 – Best Short Film

  • Credits

    • Writer & DirectorDebbie Gittins
    • ProducerBrian Beaton
    • Production ManagerMandy Corunna
    • Director Of PhotographyLeighton De Barros
    • EditorRoland Smith