Trans Actress Makes History in Lead Role of Indie Film 'Monica'

The film "Monica" features trans actress Trace Lysette in the lead role of Monica, a trans woman who returns home to care for her mother with dementia.
Lysette served as an executive producer on the film and provided feedback on the script to the writers.
She advocated for cutting an instance of deadnaming and including a scene depicting Monica engaged in sex work.
The film has minimal dialogue and focuses on the relationship between Monica and her mother.
"Monica" will be released in select theaters on May 12, 2023.