Southern Comfort (2001)

Love is a many-gendered thing

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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.

Director: Kate Davis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Joel Harrison
Cinematography: Kate Davis
Editing: Kate Davis
Production: Q-Ball Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

grave, melancholy, hopeless, anxious, loving, cautionary, introspective, intimate, factual, admiring, baffled, celebratory, dignified, disheartening, empathetic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Comfort about?
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.
Who directed Southern Comfort?
Southern Comfort was directed by Kate Davis.
Who stars in Southern Comfort?
Southern Comfort stars Robert Eads, Lola Cola, Maxwell Scott Anderson, Cas Piotrowski, Corissa Anderson, Stephanie Piotrowski.
How long is Southern Comfort?
Southern Comfort has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Southern Comfort?
Southern Comfort is a Documentary film.
Where was Southern Comfort produced?
Southern Comfort was produced in United States of America.