In more repressed times, Carmen was one of NZ's most colourful and controversial figures. Geoff Steven's doco traces the life story of the transgender icon who was born in Taumarunui in 1936 and went on to be a dancer, sex worker, madam, cafe owner — and one of the few non-MPs to appear before the Privileges Committee.
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Geoff Steven Director
First release April 1, 1989 · Languages English, Māori
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Māori
Release dates
New Zealand · April 1, 1989
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