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Brazen Hussies

Country: Australia, Language: English, 89 mins

  • Director: Catherine Dwyer
  • Writer: Catherine Dwyer
  • Producer: Philippa Campey; Andrea Foxworthy

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Women achieved an enormous amount during the decade beginning 1965. Equal pay, childcare, refuges for those suffering rape and domestic violence, the availability of abortion and contraception, gay pride, aboriginal recognition, women’s place in politics: all these issues and more came together in the Women’s Liberation movement at this time, transforming Australia irrevocably. As one participant in this documentary observes, this history is one that constantly needs to be re-told. Brazen Hussies reveals an exciting and revolutionary chapter in Australian history, interweaving archival footage, and lively personal accounts from political activists including Anne Summers, Elizabeth Reid, Pat O’Shane and Eva Cox. There are also major figures in the film movements of the time: Martha Ansara, Gill Leahy, Margot Nash and Barbara Creed. We should never allow ourselves to forget how a daring and diverse group of women joined forces to defy the status quo, demand equality and create fundamental social change.


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Brazen Hussies - Official Trailer from Film Art Media on Vimeo.

Cast & Characters

Martha Ansara
Suzanne Bellamy
Shirley Castley
Eva Cox
Barbara Creed
Sara Dowse
Alva Geikie
Kerryn Higgs
Sue Jackson
Kate Jennings
Robin Laurie
Gillian Leahy
Iola Mathews
Margot Nash
Pat O'Shane
Elizabeth Reid
Anne Summers
Jeni Thornley
Merle Thornton
Daniela Torsh
Biff Ward
Aunty Lilla Watson
Rosemary West