Every day, I see young, transgender people fighting for their dreams, accomplishing their goals.
They are not weak and fragile.Girltells my story in a way that doesnt lie, doesnt hide.
I made it through my darkest, most challenging times, she continued.
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Now, I can proudly say that I am transgender.
I faced my challenges and my naysayers head-on and did not back down from my convictions.
I will do the same to support this film, my friend Lukas, and this story.
The film currently enjoys a 95 percent rating onRotten Tomatoesfrom 19 logged reviews written predominantly by cisgender male critics.
Others also criticized the apparent disregard of Laras internal struggles.
I spent countless hours focusing on my internal demons and feeling betrayed by my physical body, she added.
What caused me the most turmoil was myself and my thoughts.
InGirl, these thoughts became an important part of Laras psyche too.
This was integral in developing the character of Lara.
Monsecour also defended the final scenes ofGirl, though she clarified they werent part of her real story.
We made a film with some hard, honest scenes, she wrote.
Scenes that might be disturbing to watch, but that are crucial to show.
I do not want to sugarcoat my experiences or hide away my darkest thoughts.
I shouldnt have to they are real and not uncommon in the trans community.
Outside of those markets, its still unclear.
EW was also told about an upcoming event with Dhont for LGBTQ tastemakers.
A cis director who believed that my trans story deserved to be heard.
Read Monsecoursfull response atTHR.
Girlwill be available to stream on Netflix Jan. 18.
