"But then at the same time it's better to beg forgiveness than ask for permission. I've begged for forgiveness a whole bunch."

"It's a blessing to not only be trans, but be trans and a minority and have the opportunity to show people a different side of the world, our life from that point of view!" - Kitana Kiki Rodriguez

"Shootouts in the streets of Michoacán, meth labs in the dark desert night, torture chambers... I never imagined I would get these things on film."

'The bravery that they displayed and also their trust, I couldn't ask for more." -Sean Baker, Director

"I can't help but try to play the funny in things, even if it might be wrong." –James Ransone

"I really found myself in my work; I was fascinated actually, watching and thinking, 'Is that me? That's impossible.'" -Yana Novikova

"It is still really hard to believe all that has happened in my life, where I am and how far I've come." -Thalente Biyela

We catch up with the eccentric and hilarious cast on the red carpet minutes before the film's World Premiere.