“A Run for More” is a foray into the complexities of local politics, especially unseating an incumbent. Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe, who has worked in political campaigns since the 1990s, said the documentary is about “the Dos and Don’ts of campaigning” for trans candidates.

Before the Reel South premiere of 'A Run for More,' digital producer Heather Nunerley linked up with the filmmaker Ray Whitehouse to get an understanding of how he created the film and updates on the main characters and himself. Stream 'A Run for More' today!

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he original score for the feature documentary "A Run for More," composed by Nicolás Humberto Repetto, was pre-released on Apple Music on May 3, 2023, and will be followed by a full digital release everywhere on May 10.

““A Run for More,” a documentary about Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe’s 2019 attempt to become the first openly transgender person elected in Texas, has layers of meaning for its subject.

And she’s hoping other trans people who run for office will find meaning in it, too.”

Eleven new films about resilience debut this spring, including A Run For More!

“Even more important in this current transphobic political climate is we can only hope that in the future we will see more Frankies. The world would be a better place for us all then”

“This is a movie about a woman who is quite comfortable in her own skin, who leads rather than follows, who is quite aware of the challenges facing her as a trans woman in public but absolutely refuses to be defined by them.”

“Frankie’s story speaks to both the present and the future of what politics in the LGBT community can look like,” Whitehouse said.

Originally recorded on KOOP Radio, a conversation with Ray Whitehouse, Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe, and PJ Raval.

“A Run for More” gives you a look at how a regular person can make a difference. But also, it reveals that politics can teach you a lot, especially about yourself.

It’s a poignant conversation to have at any time in American history, but especially now, considering the anti-trans legislation that has recently been introduced in Texas including Senate Bill 29, which requires trans student-athletes to compete on the sports teams that match their sex assigned at birth rather than the gender they identify with.

“A Run for More” goes as deep as its central focus is willing to take it, ultimately able to reach territory often overlooked in political docs.”

aGLIFF Prism 35 (the 35th iteration of the festival, running Aug. 24-28 at the Highland Galaxy) has released the titles of the first six films on this year's schedule.

“It’s not about entertainment. It’s about empowerment.” That’s the motto at Outfest.

Eugenio Del Bosque and Frankie Gonzales Wolfe joined KENS5 to share what you can expect at San Antonio's original Latinx film festival.