Cruel and Unusual
Seen it?2006 | 63 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who loves a story about hope against the odds and anyone who likes learning something new. The walls close in, and so does the tension. Sits nicely alongside 13th.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 3 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Five transgender women share their prison experiences. Interviews with attorneys, doctors, and other experts are also included.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Janet Baus, Reid Williams, Reid Williams, Dan Hunt