Patrice: The Movie (Hulu, 2024): Editor

​Directed by TED PASSON.

Produced by KYLA HARRIS, INNBO SHIM, EMILY SPIVAK.

Patrice: The Movie is a feature documentary romantic comedy from award-winning filmmaker Ted Passon about the next frontier of marriage equality – disability. Patrice Jetter 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.

The film interweaves vérité from Patrice’s present with stylized recreations from her past. Patrice designed the sets, guided the performances, and co-wrote the stories of the scripted scenes. Patrice portrays herself no matter her age, while all other characters are played by children. The reenactments tell Patrice’s personal story of a life lived navigating a world that was not built with her in mind.

Patrice: The Movie had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and U.S. premiere at the 2024 Camden International Film Festival, where it won the CIFF Audience Award. The film will have its international premiere at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival. Patrice: The Movie will release as a Hulu Original Documentary for streaming on September 30th, 2024.