PATRICE: THE MOVIE
A documentary rom-com about the next phase of marriage equality: disability.
Patrice has finally found the love of her life, Garry, who is also disabled. They want nothing more than to get married, but if they do - or even if they just move in together - the government benefits they need to survive would be cut. Despite the scrutiny they’re under, they decide to plan a commitment ceremony that could risk their entire future.
Patrice’s present-day battles are informed by her past. The film interweaves verite scenes with recreated moments from her past life re-imagined as a school play. Patrice designed the sets and co-wrote the scripts. Starring a cast of children, with Patrice as the only adult playing herself at every age, we see the struggles Patrice endured to get the life that she’s now fighting to keep.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and its US premiere at the Camden International Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award! PATRICE: THE MOVIE was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for “Best Documentary”.
Currently streaming on: HULU
For more info check out: PATRICETHEMOVIE.COM
“One of the best documentaries of the year… an invigorating, inspiring, and deeply moving film.”
— Chloe Schama | Vogue
“As joyous and life-affirming as they come!”
— Mark Peikert | Indiewire
“A creative force…”
— Ben Kenigsberg | NY Times
“Patrice shines so brightly!”
— Lisa Kennedy | Variety
“A powerful documentary.”
— Brian Brant | People Magazine
“Incredibly moving…”
— Gus Alexiou | Forbes
