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Synopsis

Georgina Beyer was the first transgendered person in the world to be elected to national office. This internationally lauded documentary, by Annie Goldson, tells the story of Beyer's extraordinary and inspiring journey from sex worker to Member of Parliament for rural Wairarapa. Born George Bertrand, Georgina grew up on a Taranaki farm, before spreading her wings on the Auckland cabaret circuit. Subsequent events led her to the town of Carterton, where she became involved in local body, and then national, politics.

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A perspective by Richard King 22.08.2008

Like Annie Goldson's previous film, Punitive Damage, Georgie Girl is a combination of politics and human drama. The ...

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 Annie Goldson
 Peter Wells
 Craig Wright

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 Roseanna Henare-Solomona

Roseanna Henare-Solomona

what an awesome lady indeed! and i so do love aunty carmen.

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