The film has renewed debates about representation and accountability as trans Americans fear for their rights.

"I only seek the freedom to exist without fear, to create art without barriers and to move forward with my new life," Karla Sofía Gascón wroteKarla Sofía Gascón says she has "nothing to hide" as she continues to face backlash over her controversial social media posts.

Netflix had thought the movie could deliver the company its first best picture award. But comments from its star have put it on the defense.

As cinephiles debate artistic merits and award season odds, transgender activists and Mexican nationals grapple with the social implications of one of the most divisive films of the year