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A Personal History of the Australian Surf: Being the Confessions of a Straight Poofter Is an autobiographical documentary written and directed by Michael Blakemore in 1981 in which he plays his own father.
Synopsis. An autobiographical documentary written and directed by Michael Blakemore in 1981 in which he plays his own father. The film was made on 16mm and first screened in the UK at London's National Film Theatre. It was subsequently shown by Channel 4 television. The sub-title of the piece is ...Being the Confessions of a Straight Poofter.
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An autobiographical documentary written and directed by Michael Blakemore in 1981 in which he plays his own father. The film was made on 16mm and first screened in the UK at London's National Film Theatre. It was subsequently shown by Channel 4 television. The sub-title of the piece is ...Being the Confessions of a Straight Poofter.
A Personal History of Australian Surf. An autobiographical documentary written and directed by Michael Blakemore in 1981 in which he plays his own father. The film was made on 16mm and first screened in the UK at London's National Film Theatre. It was subsequently shown by Channel 4 television.
A Personal History of the Australian Surf: Being the Confessions of a Straight Poofter Is an autobiographical documentary written and directed by Michael Blakemore in 1981 in which he plays his own father.
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A Personal History of Australian Surf is a documentary film that explores the rich and vibrant history of surfing in Australia. The movie takes an in-depth look at the evolution of surfing culture in the country, from its origins in the early 1900s to the present day.
Part parody, part memoir, A Personal History of the Australian Surf is an insightful look at the early days of what has largely become a national pastime. Blakemore’s cultural treat captures the innocence of surfing, highlighting the noble escapist values with both charm and idiosyncratic humour.
