Mama Gloria (2020)

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Meet Mama Gloria. Chicago’s Black transgender icon Gloria Allen, now in her 70s, blazed a trail for trans people like few others before her. Emerging from Chicago’s South Side drag ball culture in the 1960s, Gloria overcame traumatic violence to become a proud leader in her community. Most famously, she pioneered a charm school for young transgender people that served as inspiration for Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins’ hit play Charm. Luchina Fisher’s empathic and engaging documentary is not only a portrait of a groundbreaking legend, but also a celebration of unconditional love, the love Gloria received from her own mother and that she now gives to her chosen children.

Director: Luchina Fisher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date:
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mama Gloria about?
Meet Mama Gloria. Chicago’s Black transgender icon Gloria Allen, now in her 70s, blazed a trail for trans people like few others before her. Emerging from Chicago’s South Side drag ball culture in the 1960s, Gloria overcame traumatic violence to become a proud leader in her community. Most famously, she pioneered a charm school for young transgender people that served as inspiration for Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins’ hit play Charm. Luchina Fisher’s empathic and engaging documentary is not only a portrait of a groundbreaking legend, but also a celebration of unconditional love, the love Gloria received from her own mother and that she now gives to her chosen children.
Who directed Mama Gloria?
Mama Gloria was directed by Luchina Fisher.
How long is Mama Gloria?
Mama Gloria has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Mama Gloria?
Mama Gloria is a Documentary film.
Where was Mama Gloria produced?
Mama Gloria was produced in Canada.