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Southern Comfort (2001)
This moving documentary chronicles the last year in the life of Robert Eads, a female-to-male transsexual dying of ovarian cancer. We’re introduced to several prominent figures in Robert’s life — most importantly, his life partner, Lola Cola. Lola is a transsexual who’s become Robert’s life partner and caretaker. The two prepare to lead a panel at the annual Southern Comfort conference, a yearly event created for transgendered individuals.
Genre: Documentary, Romance
Director: Kate Davis
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