Mama Gloria

AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, is back this year with a fresh mix of features, documentaries, narratives, and short films presenting contemporary stories from across the globe. Co-produced by Black Public Media and WORLD Channel, the series reflects the spirit, ingenuity and resilience found among people of the African diaspora.

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Mama Gloria

Season 13 Episode 1301 | 56m 5s | CC

This is the life story of Gloria Allen, a 73-year-old Black transgender woman from Chicago. Mama Gloria explores Gloria's journey - from her realization that she was a girl to her gender reassignment surgery and career as the proprietor of a charm school for young trans people. The film highlights the unconditional love Gloria received from her family and the love she gives to her chosen children.

Funding for AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

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