Reno Finds Her Mom, Jun 04, 1999 | 15th Annual Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival

15th Annual Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival

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Director

Lydia Dean Pilcher

Year

1997

Run Time

90

min

Country

Language

English

PROGRAM Time

90

minutes

CONTENT WARNING:

Reno Finds Her Mom,” a filmed account of comedian Reno’s real-life, emotionally charged search for her birth mother, is an awkward blend of drama and comedy.

This film is presented in English with English subtitles.

In this documentary, out lesbian Reno, an oddball comedian and stream-of-consciousness performer, takes us on a search for her birth mother. Reno was adopted into a suburbanite all-American family, where she always knew she was different. The camera captures Reno's quest, complete with her ups, downs, and tantrums. Her journey is assisted by her loving friends. Included are depictions of Reno's fantasies and nightmares, featuring Lily Tomlin as her fairy godmother and Mary Tyler Moore as her mother. Reno herself gives the performance of her life as she uses her detective powers to solve the mystery of her birth. This is an adventure not to be missed.

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