Jan 22 - 2023 - | Kingborough Community Hub Kingston

Followed by a special Q&A with Executive Producer Sue Maslin AO,

"It was one of those epoch-breaking periods that can only be sustained briefly but, within which, everything is born." SUZANNE BELLAMY

BRAZEN HUSSIES introduces contemporary audiences to the Australian second wave feminists, who declared war on ‘male chauvinism’, traditional sex roles and demanded that women be set free from the ‘chains of femininity’. This feature documentary traces how the Australian Women’s Liberation Movement was born amidst the tumultuous politics of the 1960s, influenced by the anti-war, anti-imperialist, and civil rights movements worldwide. The film combines a treasure trove of startling archive footage with interviews from key activists from around Australia.

ABOUT SUE MASLIN AO – Biography

Sue Maslin is one of Australia's most successful screen producers with a track record of producing award winning feature and documentary films. Her smash hit The Dressmaker, starring Kate Winslet is one of Australia’s all-time highest grossing films and winner of five Australian Academy Awards. She is currently developing a drama series, Bruny based on Heather Rose’s best-selling novel, and adapted for the screen by playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie).

Sue has been an industry advocate and trailblazer in numerous ways over the past 40 years. Reflecting her commitment to advocacy for women, Sue was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2018.  In 2019 Sue was appointed as an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the Australian film industry as a producer, and through roles with professional bodies.