Trace Lysette in the title role and Patricia Clarkson, who portrays her mother, Eugenia. Still, it wasn’t until November when IFC Films, whose parent company is AMC Networks, picked up North American distribution rights. “‘Monica’ is a terrifically textured film anchored by multiple riveting performances,” says Scott Shooman, head of AMC Networks Film Group. “We really responded to Andrea’s vision and felt that it is the type of boundary-pushing, auteur filmmaking we always seek to be associated with.” The indie offshoot released the film theatrically in May; it was available to stream soon after.
It’s been a wild ride for Lysette, who was probably best-known for her role as yoga teacher Shea on the series “Transparent” or for her supporting role in the film “Hustlers.” And there is much to celebrate — the day prior to our conversation, Lysette received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her work in the film.
But it’s tinged with some frustration about the process of trying to play the awards game alongside studio films with big budgets, awards consultants and marquee name stars. “It’s deeply exhausting,” she admits. “I’m doing my best to not let it taint any of this experience.
But it’s really hard when you have to go and organize a fundraiser for your own FYC whatever.” To support the film, Lysette held a GoFundMe to hire a publicist.
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