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Leah Maree Purcell AM (born 14 August 1970) is an Aboriginal Australian stage and film actress, playwright, film director, and novelist. She made her film debut in 1999, appearing in Paul Fenech 's Somewhere in the Darkness , which led to roles in films, such as Lantana (2001), Somersault (2004), The Proposition (2005) and Jindabyne (2006).
Jun 9, 2022 · INTRODUCTION: Hi. I'm actor Deb Mailman. Australian Story first met my mate Leah Purcell 20 years ago as a star was on the rise. Growing up poor in regional Queensland, Leah's career options ...
May 3, 2022 · It’s been a long road for Leah Purcell to bring her beloved story to the big screen, but it demanded to be told. Stephen A Russell hears the legend behind The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson.
Nov 25, 2022 · Leah Purcell wrote, directed, produced and starred in The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson. Credit: Louise Kennerley. Purcell is immersing in Maori culture in Otaki, a coastal town ...
Jan 17, 2020 · She’d recite it and I’d stop her and say the famous last line, I’d say ‘Ma, I won’t ever go a-droving’. I sort of saw us in that story. My mum was the drover’s wife in the sense that ...
Jun 12, 2022 · (Supplied: Leah Purcell) When Leah was five and "a mongrel sleeper", Florence would recite Henry Lawson's book of short stories as a lullaby to put her to sleep. Their favourite was The Drover's Wife.
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SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER. Birmingham City Centre. Venue TBC. General Admission includes: *Access to the event. * One photograph of you with Leah available for download after the event. * One signature on any item. Signature and selfie upgrade available at a later date. Cost: £110 per person.
