GEELONG PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL
The Accidental Archivist
SAT, 22 APRIL
START: 1PM
RUNNING TIME: 27 MINS
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General Admission $16.00
Concession $12.00
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Platform Arts is wheelchair-accessible via our Gheringhap St entrance. Unlocked, accessible bathrooms are available on both ground and first floors.
For accessibility enquiries, please directly contact us at hello@platformarts.org.au
Please note, Platform Arts is a dry venue.
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Unclassified 15+
As part of Geelong Pride Film Festival, Platform Arts will be hosting a screening of The Accidental Archivist and Q&A with Julie Peters.
Trans community pioneer Julie Peters was the first person to transition at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and the first openly trans person to run for Parliament. This film explores her life and the development of her incredible archive, compiled over 50 years documenting transgender history in Australia.
Director: Tracey Spring, Australia, 2022, 27 minutes, English, with English subtitles, Unclassified 15+
Q&A with Julie Peters
After the film, stay for a Q&A with film’s subject, Julie Peters. Julie Peters is a media professional, activist, performer, writer, parliamentary candidate, and academic.