The read
Scores higher than 84% of the 468 2000s documentary movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic78/100
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Joel HarrisonOriginal Music Composer
- Kate DavisDirector
Cast
- Robert EadsSelf
- Lola ColaSelf
- Maxwell Scott AndersonSelf
- Cas PiotrowskiSelf
- Corissa AndersonSelf
- Stephanie PiotrowskiSelf
- BoSelf
- KeeganSelf
Themes
gravemelancholyhopelessanxiouslovingcautionaryintrospectiveintimatefactualadmiringbaffledcelebratory