3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
K-11 (2013)
K-11 (2013)
Overview
Raymond Saxx Jr., a powerful record producer, wakes from a drug-induced blackout to find himself locked up and classified "K-11." Plunged into a nightmarish world ruled by a transsexual diva named Mousey, Raymond is truly a fish out of water. Complicating matters are a troubled young transgender named Butterfly, a predatory child molester and the ruthless Sheriff's Deputy, Lt. Johnson. Ray's struggle to contact the outside world and regain his freedom seems impossible, but he must learn to navigate this new power structure if he is ever going survive and be in control of his life again.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Viewer Rating
3.7
Overview
Raymond Saxx Jr., a powerful record producer, wakes from a drug-induced blackout to find himself locked up and classified "K-11." Plunged into a nightmarish world ruled by a transsexual diva named Mousey, Raymond is truly a fish out of water. Complicating matters are a troubled young transgender named Butterfly, a predatory child molester and the ruthless Sheriff's Deputy, Lt. Johnson. Ray's struggle to contact the outside world and regain his freedom seems impossible, but he must learn to navigate this new power structure if he is ever going survive and be in control of his life again.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critically examining the dehumanizing conditions and power abuses within a prison unit for vulnerable, largely LGBTQ+ inmates, highlighting systemic failures rather than individual culpability.
The film centers on a music producer incarcerated in a unit for gay and transgender inmates, explicitly featuring diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in its core cast. The narrative explores the challenges faced by these marginalized communities, placing a traditionally identified protagonist into an environment that likely critiques traditional norms and power structures.
Secondary
K-11 depicts LGBTQ+ characters within a harsh, exploitative prison unit where their identities are a source of extreme vulnerability and misery. The film focuses on degradation, violence, and survival struggles, offering a bleak portrayal without significant affirming elements.
The film K-11 depicts transsexual characters within a harsh prison unit, where their identity is primarily associated with unrelieved misery, violence, and exploitation. The central transgender character, Mousey, is powerful but also manipulative and violent, operating within a system that reinforces problematic stereotypes rather than affirming trans lives or dignity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
K-11 is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established versions.
K-11 is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered. Thus, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.1
5.5
Critic Ratings
2.0
2.1
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