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Donna

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71% Tomatometer 7 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Lip-synching in downtown bars, late-blooming performer Donna Personna is sustained by undimmed aspirations and fond memories of her estranged siblings. On being offered a new creative opportunity, Donna takes hold with both hands, not suspecting where it may lead.

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Lillian Crawford Empire Magazine 07/15/2022
4/5
Jay Bedwani uses his experience in San Francisco’s queer community to craft a moving portrait of Donna Personna’s life, while also shedding light on a watershed moment in queer history. Go to Full Review Marina Ashioti Little White Lies 07/14/2022
3/5
Donna’s laugh is infectious and trans joy is beautiful. Go to Full Review Phuong Le Guardian 07/13/2022
3/5
Trans activist and artist Donna Personna possesses considerable personal magnetism, and Jay Bedwani’s documentary makes a beautiful love letter to this grandee of San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community. Go to Full Review Cathy Brennan VODzilla.co 08/01/2022
3/5
This moving documentary about 70-year-old trans woman Donna Personna is a missed opportunity. Go to Full Review Maria Lattila WhyNow (UK) 07/21/2022
3/5
Donna never quite reaches its full potential, but it’s a sweet, tender and immensely positive documentary about a trans activist everyone in the San Jose area seems to know. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 07/20/2022
3.5/5
Director Jay Bedwani maintains a relaxed pace and observational perspective, keeping the feisty, colourful Donna in the frame. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

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Jay Bedwani

Director

Donna Personna

Self

Clair Farley

Self

Mark Nassar

Self

Pina Busch

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Matt Goodfellow

Self

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Movie Info

Synopsis Lip-synching in downtown bars, late-blooming performer Donna Personna is sustained by undimmed aspirations and fond memories of her estranged siblings. On being offered a new creative opportunity, Donna takes hold with both hands, not suspecting where it may lead.
Director
Jay Bedwani
Producer
Dewi Gregory
Screenwriter
Collette Legrande, Mark Nassar, Donna Personna
Production Co
Misfits Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 15m