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Sister Galvan

2004 DVD 89min

Spiral Productions

Camera Gary Morris, Paul de Lean, Penn Mahuika Evans
Editor Gary Morris
Facilitator Marian Evans
Interviews Marian Evans and Penn Mahuika Evans
Sound mix Gavin McLean
Additional sound Roy Carr (School of Music, Victoria University)

With thanks to:

Cantoris (Bach Magnificat)
Gillian Whitehead (Angels Born at the Speed of Light) and Judy Bailey (piano improvisation)

Rangi Kipa

Tilly Lloyd and Gloria Hildred

Funded by Cathy Pelly Maungarongo Trust, Gay Auckland Business Association (GABA), Pub Charity Inc, The Dowse, Gender & Women's Studies Victoria University of Wellington, Jennifer B Gibbs Trust and generous individuals.

New Zealand’s Sister Wendy does not have a TV show: Galvan Macnamara lives a hermit’s life on the banks of the Waiohine River in the Wairarapa. A legendary arts professional, familiar to many as James Mack (he took his father’s name when he turned 60) he spends his days with his much-loved dog Ozka-Ra and his chooks, reading and thinking and looking and praying and delighting in magic moments.Talking with a lesbian feminist and her son as they explore how difference (of gender, generation, sexuality) affect the questions asked, the stories told and the way these stories are listened to, Galvan presents his experience of gay life, prostate cancer, tattooing, Richard Grune and Colin McCahon. He also talks abut Rodney Kennedy, the man he wishes had been his father.

Galvan talks about artist Richard Grune

Richard Grune

Galvan talks about artist Colin McCahon

Colin McCahon

Cilla McQueen on Rodney Kennedy

Distributor: Galloping Films