Nominated for writing, directing and producing what has been described as a ‘fierce Indigenous western’ The Drover’s Wife The Legend Of Molly Johnson, the formidable Leah Purcell has won Best Actress in a film category at this years AACTA awards. The Drover’s Wife is a hauntingly powerful story as well as a visceral commentary on Australian Aboriginal history, and as the first Indigenous woman to write, direct and star in her own feature film, this award could not be more deserving.
Check out Leah’s Australian Story on the ABC – featuring Deb Mailman – here.