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Southern Comfort
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Southern Comfort reviews
Critic Score
Metascore: 78 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.0 out of 10
based on 7 reviews
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MPAA RATING: Not rated

Starring Robert Eads

Against the backdrop of rural Georgia, this documentary is a portrait of Robert Eads, a transgender female-to-male dealing with ovarian cancer.


GENRE(S): Documentary  
DIRECTED BY: Kate Davis  
RELEASE DATE: DVD: March 25, 2003 
Video: March 25, 2003 
Theatrical: February 23, 2001 
RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes, Color 
ORIGIN: USA 

Winner of the Grand Jury Documentary Prize at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival

What The Critics Said

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91
Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman
The film defuses all preconceptions about the ''issues'' of transsexual identity to arrive at a place of tremulous human power.
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88
New York Post Lou Lumenick
Less grim than it sounds, Southern Comfort ends on a note of triumph for its endearing, gender-bending hero.
80
Village Voice Amy Taubin
Eads's wit, generosity, insight, and courage are irresistible.
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80
Film.com Sean Means
Works so beautifully because Davis doesn't try to turn Eads and his friends into walking soapboxes for transgendered people.
75
Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt
This capably made HBO documentary takes an understated and compassionate look at a subject that is often sensationalized in other contexts.
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70
The New York Times A.O. Scott
Southern Comfort sent shock waves through this year's Sundance Film Festival, even though it is as much about generosity and courage and tolerance as it is about a potentially discomforting subject.
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70
TV Guide Ken Fox
Fascinating documentary.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now!The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 20 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Adam A gave it a9:
This is a courageous, poignant, groundbreaking film. Through the filmmaker's lens, we see the shockingly ordinary humanity of a misunderstood and oppressed population. The film might have benefited from interviews with self-proclaimed "religious fundamentalists," whose vitriol toward simple, good-hearted folks would present an enlightening contrast.

caroline c. gave it a10:
I saw "Southern Comfort" on Swedish PBS and was very moved by Robert whos charisma and love impressed, inspired, and triumphed.

Barb B. gave it a10:
I was introduced to Southern Comfort in a sociology class. I absolutely fell in love with the characters. It is so comforting to know that other people have 'cultural genitals" that do not fit their actual ones. I would like to own the DVD.

Brandon B. gave it a 10:
This movie is just absolutely amazing. I could not help but cry. Robert Eads was just such a wonderful human being. I would recommend this movie to everyone.

Jason T W gave it a 10:
Truly inspiring...an unbelievable love story between robert and lola. best wishes to all.

Toni B gave it a 10:
A learning experience about an issue many view as taboo or unnatural. Very emotionally impacting. The loss of a remarkable person (loved by many) due to the insecurities of medical professionals (all in the name of 'business'). Words are not enough to express this amazingly powerful film. A definite must see.

[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
Unconditional love.

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