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As part of the Byron Bay Film Festival why not enjoy an evening in Brunswick Heads by visiting the Brunswick Picture House to see the astonishing film about a surfing titan who became Westerly Windina.

In 2008, years after nearly drowning in a traumatic and life-changing surfing accident, surfing champion Peter Drouyn suddenly resurfaced by coming out as a trans woman on national television. Her new name, she said, was Westerly Windina. “It was a supernova,” Westerly said of her gender awakening. “It just kicked in one night, and suddenly Peter went; Westerly was there.”

The surf community, and Australia at large, were astonished. Though she’d once been a top-tier athlete with sponsorships and a burgeoning acting career, Westerly was now living in public housing on Australia’s Gold Coast — alone, poor, and often taunted by her neighbours.

The Life and Death of Westerly Windina explores Westerly’s upbringing, her years as a surfing titan, and follows her into a new chapter as she searches for acceptance from friends, family, a still-hyper masculine sport, and most importantly — from herself.

 

Filmmakers will be in attendance at this screening. The evening also includes short films.
Brunswick Picture House has a kiosk that is open for food and drink one hour before showtime.
Age restrictions: The film is unclassified and is recommended for 15+
Doors open: 6:10pm

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