Documentary Rom-Com ‘Patrice: The Movie’ To Premiere On Hulu Following TIFF World Premiere
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Patrice: The Movie, a rare nonfiction film that can truly be described as a “documentary rom-com,” will bow on Hulu on September 30, following its world premiere this Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The film directed by Ted Passon (Philly D.A.) comes from ABC News Studios, in partnership with All Ages Productions and in association with ESS Projects and Cedar Road.
It documents the relationship of a disabled couple – Patrice Jetter and the love of her life, Garry Wickham – and the dilemma they face that marriage equality does not extend to people with disabilities.
Patrice and Garry “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,” notes a release about the film. “Despite the scrutiny they’re under, they decide to plan a commitment ceremony that could risk their entire future.” The irrepressible Patrice exudes a sunny disposition despite recounting a difficult childhood that saw her ridiculed by school kids for being “different.” Those memories are recreated in theatrical interludes woven into the larger narrative.
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