Bullseye with Jesse Thorn Trace Lysette
Jan 30, 2024
Trace Lysette, actor, rapper, and former drag performer, discusses her lead role in the film Monica, her journey to find her gender identity with the help of drag performing, and her experiences as a trans actor in indie filmmaking. They also touch on the significance of the webcam scene in the movie, navigating press opportunities and awards in Hollywood, and being a trans woman in the hip-hop industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Trans Representation in Indie Filmmaking
02:53 • 9min
Trace Lysette's Work in Film and TV
11:37 • 3min
The Layered Webcam Scene
14:35 • 13min
Navigating Press Opportunities and Awards Conversation in Hollywood
27:17 • 6min
Being a Trans Woman in Hip Hop and Releasing a First Record
33:19 • 2min
Gratitude, Movie Congratulations, and Show Production
35:45 • 3min