The Journey of Monalisa

Name: The Journey of Monalisa
Director: Nicole Costa
Released: 2019-10-10
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Iván Monalisa, Nicole Costa, Pedro Peirano, Pablo Illanes

October 10, 2019

1h 32m

Documentary

Overview

After 17 years working as a street prostitute in New York City, undocumented immigrant, Iván Monalisa reunites with former college classmate Nicole, the director of this film. Through their creative bond, Monalisa re-flourishes as a transgender performer and writer, in the search for identity and legalization.