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Manufacturer: New Video Group
Starring: Robert Eads, Lola Cola, Maxwell Scott Anderson, Cas Piotrowski, Corissa Anderson
Directed By: Kate Davis
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767054003
Format: Color
ISBN: 0767054008
Label: New Video Group
Manufacturer: New Video Group
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Video Group
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2003-03-25
Running Time: 90
Studio: New Video Group
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
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Rarely has a film garnered such high levels of critical praise as SOUTHERN COMFORT, a breakout hit and winner at nearly 20 major film festivals including the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. From Seattle to Florida, from San Francisco to Berlin, SOUTHERN COM
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Summary: Well worth seeing
Comment: We all struggle, the main character in this documentary more so than most of us, but he does so with bravery and grace. The people are rough around the edges, which I struggle with, but it was a good reminder to me to try to be more tolerant of all people. I felt the full range of emotions before it was over.
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Summary: Be open-minded
Comment: Unbelievable, unbelievable, unbelievable. . .but you will believe by the end of this movie.
Why, I find myself--asking unbelievably--after the film, can't there be more men like this?
Humans, humans, humans--you will see; not freaks.
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Summary: tragedy in trans world
Comment: Southern comfort is a no holds bard look at a group of female to male transgender people and the tragedies surrounding their already difficult lives, its well worth watching whether or not you know anything about trans people, a very sensative but honest documentary, that doesn't hold back on the truth the main character a trans man called robert sadly died to to the ignorance of the medical proffessions and societys inability to accept people who don't fit its pigeon holes, god bless you robert and rest in peace darling thanks for all your hard work for the trans community, we won't let you down.
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Summary: Eloquent and real
Comment: The film tells the story of Robert Eads, a female to male transsexual living in a trailer park in rural Georgia who has learned he is dying of ovarian cancer and is having trouble finding a doctor willing to treat him.
Robert tells his story with a quiet dignity. He is outwardly every bit male, a pipe smoking, rugged cowboy type who was once asked to join the KKK by some of his neighbors who did not know his past. Helping him through his illness are friends, some transgender like himself, his children and his girlfriend, Lola Cola, a male to female transsexual. Their interactions and glances on screen document a relationship that is filled with passion, tenderness, and love.
This subject is unheard of and uncomfortable for some but the film encourages tolerance with a simple straight forward approach. While many may feel far removed from his circumstance, SOUTHERN COMFORT is ultimately a portrait of a man who loves and is surrounded by love. An eloquent way to show just how much like everyone else he is.
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Summary: Sensitive, educational and inspirational.
Comment: This incredibly moving and well-done documentary centers on Robert, a F to M transsexual who has love, grace, wisdom, and seems like an ordinary guy in many ways had you not known that he had been born female. The story is also about Robert's many and colorful friends, who, like Robert, have struggled with the rigid labels -- and behaviors assigned to those labels -- by a culture that is intolerant of anyone who dares to deviate from a restricting norm.
The "heart" this documentary displays is rooted in the community of friends, lovers and family, some of whom try to transcend their culture's ideas of what male and female should be. Ultimately, the support and understanding exhibited by most of the people in this film triumph. We learn what it means to be a compassionate human being.
Although Robert died of cervical cancer, as he had never had his uterus removed (ironically, no doctor would agree to treat him), this film is a lasting and memorable tribute to the humanity we are all capable of. Whether you are transsexual, homosexual, bisexual, heterosexual, asexual, or anything in between, this documentary is an inspiration to us in our goal to become more human(e) -- and thus express our true divinity. Highly recommended.
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