Monica
Tue 6/11
Showtime - 8:00 pm
Location:
Main Theatre
2022
Runtime:
1:46
Genre:
Drama
Grandin Theatre celebrates LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH
FREE ADMISSION
The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
Community Programmer Selection - Garland Gravely
"This film is about a trans woman estranged from her family who returns home to care for her dying mother. The film has won rave reviews and is beautifully done. The film stars trans actress Trace Lysette. The film premiered at the 79th Venice Film Festival were she received an 11 minute standing ovation for her performance."
Garland Gravely is the Founding Father of the House of Expression, the first ballroom house in Southwest Virginia. Garland is also a member of the LGBTQ+ Committee of the Roanoke branch NAACP, the Fashion Director and Host of Taste of the Runway and The Fashion Project.
Director:
Andrea Pallaoro
Writers:
Andrea Pallaoro, Orlando Tirado
Stars:
Trace Lysette, Vladimir John Perez, Allie Amine