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Donna

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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 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. Rated: 4/5 Jul 15, 2022 Full Review Marina Ashioti Little White Lies Donna’s laugh is infectious and trans joy is beautiful. Rated: 3/5 Jul 14, 2022 Full Review Phuong Le Guardian 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. Rated: 3/5 Jul 13, 2022 Full Review Cathy Brennan VODzilla.co This moving documentary about 70-year-old trans woman Donna Personna is a missed opportunity. Rated: 3/5 Aug 1, 2022 Full Review Maria Lattila WhyNow (UK) 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. Rated: 3/5 Jul 21, 2022 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Director Jay Bedwani maintains a relaxed pace and observational perspective, keeping the feisty, colourful Donna in the frame. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Beautiful, and tender! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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