Monica' Star Trace Lysette Talks New Indie Trans Drama
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Trace Lysette stars in "Monica" as a trans woman who returns home to her estranged family when her mother is dying.
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Trace Lysette on Her 'Monica' Moment and Leading Lady Status
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Transparent' Actress Trace Lysette Signs With Anonymous Content
Transparent' Actress Trace Lysette Signs With Anonymous Content
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Monica review: 'Trace Lysette's trans homecoming drama has
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Trace Lysette on 'Monica' and the Joy of Authentic, Trans-Led Films
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Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson on Joys and Challenges of 'Monica
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TRANSCRIPT: Translash Podcast Episode 89 'Trans Hollywood and the
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Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson on Joys and Challenges of 'Monica
Monica' Star Patricia Clarkson Says Trace Lysette Should Play
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Trace Lysette Milestone For Trans Actress Monica Venice Festival