Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride!

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Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride!

Released Nov 3, 2017

1h 16m

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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

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.

Nov 4, 2017

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

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.

Nov 2, 2017

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Leigh Monson

Substream Magazine

...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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 1, 2020

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André Hereford

Film Journal International

A formidable woman is ready for her close-up, but the resulting documentary portrait is rough around the edges.

Nov 1, 2017

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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.

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02/04/23

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A fascinating character study that takes you on one remarkable ride with plenty of laughs along the way. A real hoot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Robyn Symon

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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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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

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