Southern Comfort
Love is a many-gendered thing
Love is a many-gendered thing
Documentary
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2001
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This moving documentary chronicles the last year in the life of Robert Eads, a trans man dying of ovarian cancer. We're introduced to several prominent figures in Robert's life -- most importantly, his life partner and caretaker Lola Cola, who is also trans. The two prepare to lead a panel at the annual Southern Comfort conference, a yearly event created for transgender individuals.
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Runtime:
90 min
Release date:
25 Jan 2001
Country:
US
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 7 wins & 3 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Southern Comfort works so beautifully because Davis doesn't try to turn Eads and his friends into walking soapboxes for transgendered people.
– Sean Means,
Film.com,
22 Feb 2001
fresh:
An affecting tribute to a remarkable life.
– Amy Taubin,
Village Voice,
21 Feb 2001