Even before the lead actress’s racist tweets were unearthed, the film was sagging under the weight of the director’s flippant approach to Mexican language and culture.

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

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.

I cannot step down from an Oscar nomination because I have not committed any crime nor have I harmed anyone," Karla Sofía Gascón told CNN.

Ever since offensive tweets from star Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced, the awards front-runner’s fortunes have plummeted. Here’s what Hollywood thinks about it.

Karla Sofía Gascón has said she will not withdraw from the Oscars race for best actress, despite controversy over past social media posts which showed her criticising Islam.

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