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Part one of three from this full length episode of Queer Nation.
Part two of three from this full length episode of Queer Nation.
Part three of three from this full length episode of Queer Nation.
The credits from this episode.
Queer Nation - Wellington Queer People, Queer Places, Queer Stories
Television (Full Length) – 2002
This Queer Nation episode, presented by Max Currie, is an overview of the capital city's queer history. The literary demimonde is first up: Katherine Mansfield's lesbian affairs and a scandal involving Norris Davey (aka Frank Sargeson). Then the role is explored of the Dorian Society (1962-1986) and its subgroup the Homosexual Law Reform Society, which paved the way towards decriminalisation in the 1980s. The programme also introduces viewers to NZ’s most famous trannies: Carmen and then-MP Georgina Beyer. Interviews and archive material spice up the history.
Key Cast & Crew
Produced by
Livingstone Productions
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