Transgender Actress Trace Lysette Stars in 'Monica,' Hopes to Open Minds

Trace Lysette plays a transgender woman named Monica who reconnects with her estranged family.
The film "Monica" is Lysette's big break and the first movie with an openly transgender lead to compete at the Venice Film Festival.
Lysette is best known for roles in "Hustlers" and "Transparent" but hopes "Monica" will change viewers' perspectives on the transgender community.
Lysette continues to audition and wants to be seen as a leading lady, not just a trans actor.
Lysette and "Monica" come during a difficult political time for transgender rights.