An event next week in Carrboro:

Equality NC's Trans Policy Task Force is proud to invite you to a very special screening of Southern Comfort, winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for documentary. Lola Cola, who stars in the film, will be on hand for a post-screening Q&A.

The screening is made possible through the generosity of Planned Parenthood's supporters. To purchase advance tickets at a suggested donation of $10, please go to the Planned Parenthood website at www.ppcentralnc.org/lola.

Southern Comfort follows the final year in the life of Robert Eads, a female-to-male transsexual. Eads, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, was turned down for treatment by two dozen doctors out of fear that treating a transsexual person would damage their reputations. By the time Eads received treatment, the cancer was too far advanced to save his life. During his final year, Robert fell in love with male-to-female transsexual, Lola Cola. Southern Comfort also highlights the discrimination many transgender people encounter when seeking healthcare.

Benefit Screening of Southern Comfort - Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina secure.ppaction.org