I've Never Seen A Straight Banana Screening and Panel Conversation
Next on
Thu 11 Dec
6:30-7:30pm
Location
State Library Theatre - Ground Floor
This event is for
Adults
Event Type
Join us for a free screening of I've Never Seen A Straight Banana followed by a panel conversation.
In 1975, a young Geoffoire from rural New Zealand rented a room from 82-year-old Effie Fellows, a retired vaudeville star celebrated for her daring “boy impersonator” act. Their brief time together left an impression he didn’t fully understand—until fifty years later, when rediscovering Effie’s story sparks a creative awakening. As Geoffoire prepares a performance that mirrors hers, he’s forced to face the boundaries he’s built around identity and self-expression. Blending memory, music, and courage, the film explores how one woman’s audacity continues to echo across generations.
A post-screening panel conversation will feature:
- Marco Noé – Director, I’ve Never Seen A Straight Banana
- Geoffoire Piantar – Artist and film narrator, I’ve Never Seen A Straight Banana
- Julie Hudspeth - Actor, storyteller and playwright of The Great Pretender, a 1999 play charting the life and work of Effie Fellows
- Facilitated by Danae Gibson, RTRFM Talks Producer & Presenter
This documentary is a part of WA Reflections, a short documentary film series aimed at pairing emerging filmmakers with unique WA stories preserved in the State Library's collection.
The State Library Theatre is an accessible venue. We have information about accessibility here, or if you require additional access support please email events@slwa.wa.gov.au
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