Southern Comfort

"Love is a many-gendered thing"

May 23 2002 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary

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.

Plot

Southern Comfort documents the final year in the life of Robert Eads, a transgender man. Eads, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, was turned down for treatment by two dozen doctors out of fear that treating such a patient would hurt their reputations. By the time Eads received treatment, the cancer was too advanced to save his life. Filmmaker Kate Davis follows Robert and a group of transgender Southerners in this captivating and truly touching documentary.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Kate Davis

Cast

Robert Eads, Lola Cola, Maxwell Scott Anderson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Q-Ball Productions, HBO Documentary Films

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 7 wins & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,008
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA