A documentary about the macho owner of an auto wrecking company in Florida who goes into hiding from the law as a woman setting off a bizarre journey of self discovery. Undergoing a risky sex change operation, Gloria becomes a dominatrix, a transgender activist and finds a gender-bending love all while trying to reconcile with her dysfunctional family.
Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride! is of 1 hour(s) and 14 minute(s). It is Produced By: . It was released on 2016-04-11.
Genres: Documentary
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