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Southern Comfort

Love is a many-gendered thing

2001 · 1h 30m · N/A Documentary
Directed by Kate Davis

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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, Lola Cola. Lola who is trans, becomes Robert's life partner and caretaker. The two prepare to lead a panel at the annual Southern Comfort conference, a yearly event created for transgender individuals.

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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
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An affecting tribute to a remarkable life.

Amy Taubin, Village Voice

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