Why this trans woman thinks 'Emilia Pérez' is great trans representation

Why this trans woman thinks 'Emilia Pérez' is great trans representation

For years, trans film lovers and critics have been begging to see complex, flawed trans characters and narratives on-screen, and now that we've gotten one with the fantastic musical Emilia Pérez, we have the big-budget movie we've been waiting for!Emilia Pérez, starring Karla Sofía Gascón in a role that could turn her into an Oscar nominee, is a profoundly progressive film in the area of trans issues, giving a trans actress a chance to shine in …

“Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation

Now that “Emilia Pérez” is streaming on Netflix, more people are able to critique this profoundly retrograde portrayal of a trans woman. While the film garnered rave reviews when it premiered at Cannes earlier this year, none of those reviews were written by trans people. There is an ongoing challenge with high-profile film festivals programming [...] The post “Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation first appeared on GLAAD.