BAY AREA REPORTER – Frameline46's serious cinema
“The struggles of trying to change societal attitudes characterizes the documentary "A Run for More." Frankie Gonzales-Wolf, a Latinx transgender woman, has been a fighter her whole life as a successful corporate executive and a campaign manager for others. Exasperated by legislatures passing bills attacking trans people, she decides to make history as the first openly elected transgender official in Texas, and runs for City Council in San Antonio to represent District 8.
Aided by her military veteran husband Jeff, loving mother, and the Trans United Fund which supports trans people seeking election, it still is an uphill battle, with personal attacks, her voting signs being torn down, and people refusing even to talk to her.
She perseveres and we won't spoil the ending, but let's just say she lands on her feet nicely. A traditional documentary that works because Gonzales-Wolf is dynamic, charismatic, and persistent as an inspirational role model. If only there were more people like her willing to serve in elected positions, perhaps our nation would be less bitter, divided, and partisan. If you need some hopeful encouragement after streaming the daily depressing news cycle, this is the movie for you.”