BBFF: The Life & Death of Westerly Windina
27 Oct NSW

BBFF: The Life & Death of Westerly Windina

The astonishing film about the surfing titan Westerly Windina.

In 2008, years after nearly drowning in a traumatic and life-changing surfing accident, 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 in attendance.
Screens with short films.

Dates:
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER @ 6:30PM

Our kiosk is always open for food and drink one hour before showtime. For the bar menu and what’s on offer, please check out our Dine & Drink page.

Age restrictions: Unclassified (recommended 15+)
Duration: 90 minutes
— Doors: 6:10pm

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TICKET PRICES

GENERAL — $25 (plus booking fee)
General admission unallocated seating.

HOUSEMATE TICKET PRICES
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HOUSEMATE GENERAL $20 (plus booking fee)
General admission unallocated seating.