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The Pearl

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Closeted transgender women attend a conference that allows them to express their true identities.
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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 11/10/2016
There are many powerful moments, and one can't help but empathize with the four women as they experience their travails and triumphs. Their courage is often astonishing, as is their outlook. Go to Full Review Nigel M. Smith Guardian 11/10/2016
2/5
They deserve to have their voices heard, and not simply muffled by The Pearl. Go to Full Review Scott Tobias Variety 11/10/2016
Though it achieves a remarkable intimacy with its subjects, this study of four transgender women falls short of its intended power. Go to Full Review Lora Grillo The Playlist 11/22/2016
A-
A downbeat but sincere work. Go to Full Review Walker MacMurdo Willamette Week 11/10/2016
A
The Pearl isn't some late-night infomercial selling transgender rights to an uneducated audience. It simply wishes to show trans humanity. Go to Full Review Susan G. Cole NOW Toronto 11/10/2016
3/5
The doc tends to wander, focusing more on the women's everyday lives. But when they travel and are free from the strictures of their closets inside their home communities, you see how beautiful real freedom can be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/25/2022 Saw this Amazon. Don't waste your time. See more 01/18/2018 This film was touching and engaging. I saw it months ago, and find myself remembering many scenes as I contemplate daily life decisions. I was particularly touched by the support lent in the 'safe house', and how that worked out for them. Meeting Pearl and her friends through this film was a rare treat. See more 02/14/2017 This will hit you hard! Everyone should see this movie to help you understand what others are going through! See more Read all reviews
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Jessica Dimmock

Director

Christopher LaMarca

Director

Kate Barry

Producer

Jessica Dimmock

Producer

Dan Cogan

Executive Producer

Alice Van Couvering

Executive Producer

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The Pearl

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Movie Info

Synopsis Closeted transgender women attend a conference that allows them to express their true identities.
Director
Jessica Dimmock, Christopher LaMarca
Producer
Kate Barry, Jessica Dimmock
Production Co
Impact Partners
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 6, 2018
Runtime
1h 37m
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