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Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride!

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To hide from the law, a senior citizen named Butch undergoes a risky sex-change operation to become a woman. Naming herself Gloria, she becomes a transgender activist while trying to reconcile with her dysfunctional family.

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John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter 11/04/2017
Underexploring its less sympathetic aspects in favor of a feel-good senior citizen narrative, the doc lacks the psychological depth and sensitivity of many other recent trans-oriented films. Go to Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 11/02/2017
What director-editor Robyn Symon's entertaining documentary lacks in polish it makes up for with its uniquely charismatic lead subject and her stranger-than-fiction tale. Go to Full Review Leigh Monson Substream Magazine 10/01/2020
3.5/5
...a touching glimpse at the ways in which a woman's transition helped her to reconnect with loved ones and shaped her into a better person than she was. Go to Full Review André Hereford Film Journal International 11/01/2017
A formidable woman is ready for her close-up, but the resulting documentary portrait is rough around the edges. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/17/2020 The movie, Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride, at first glance reminded me that it may be similar to the Divine movies (that I love) by John Waters. However, Uncle Gloria is different because it's based on a true story. The movie tells the personal story a "macho man" becoming a woman at the age of 67. The movie is very captivating because of Gloria. She is the focus of a real family situation that has an uncommon twist. I could not stop watching the movie. I highly recommend Uncle Gloria because it shows the humanity behind the Journey of Butch becoming Gloria. Watch this movie and be moved to laugh, cry, and understand one person's choice to be authentic. See more 11/18/2017 A fascinating character study that takes you on one remarkable ride with plenty of laughs along the way. A real hoot. See more Read all reviews
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Robyn Symon

Director

Gloria Stein

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Dan Friedman

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Steven Shulman

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Susan Schaffel

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Robyn Symon

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Synopsis To hide from the law, a senior citizen named Butch undergoes a risky sex-change operation to become a woman. Naming herself Gloria, she becomes a transgender activist while trying to reconcile with her dysfunctional family.
Director
Robyn Symon
Producer
Robyn Symon
Distributor
XLrator Media
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 3, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 9, 2017
Runtime
1h 16m