Southern Comfort
“Love is a many-gendered thing”
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.
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January 25, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Davis
- Original Score
- Joel Harrison
- Original Title
- Southern Comfort
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Q-Ball Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Davis
Joel Harrison
Kate Davis
Kate Davis
Kate Davis, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Davis
Producer
Joel Harrison
Original Music Composer
Kate Davis
Director of Photography
Kate Davis
Director
Kate Davis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Comfort
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What is Southern Comfort about?
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.
Who directed Southern Comfort?
Southern Comfort was directed by Kate Davis.
Who stars in Southern Comfort?
The principal cast of Southern Comfort includes Robert Eads, Lola Cola, Maxwell Scott Anderson, Cas Piotrowski, Corissa Anderson.
When was Southern Comfort released and how long is it?
Southern Comfort was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Southern Comfort?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Southern Comfort was composed by Joel Harrison.