The actress and Latin Grammy Award-winning singer points out the benefits of a doc likeTranslators.

LESLIE GRACE:It’s so personal.

I was taken back in time and reminded of my experience and my siblings' experiences.

Leslie Grace

Leslie Grace talks ‘Translators’ documentary.Ian Eastwood

She understands a lot, but she’s the first to migrate here to this country.

She’s the reason why we’re all here.

It changes the way that you see value if you’ve had that experience.

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‘Translators’ documentary.Courtesy Image

You are such a fighter for diversity and inclusion.

I mean, I just wish they could have seen the whole movie.

I wish we could have gotten to share what we spent so much time making.

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‘Translators’ documentary.Courtesy Image

I definitely was made very aware of that from the moment that I was cast.

Did you learn any particular lessons from theBatgirlexperience that you’re taking with you on your next projects?

You might not have that opportunity in every role, and sometimes that’s perfectly fine.

I think that’s really important.

Translatorswill screen during New York’s Tribeca Film Festival on June 13.

This interview as been condensed for clarity and brevity.

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