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Outlaw
A video-verité manifesto made with self-identified gender outlaw, author and activist, Leslie Feinberg (1949-2014). Raw and confrontational, this videotape asks its audience to examine their assumptions about the "nature" of gender, challenging any nead certainties and calling for more sensitivity and awareness of the human rights and dignity of trans people.
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Plot Summary
A former Marine, wrongly convicted of murder, escapes from prison with the help of a fellow inmate. He then embarks on a quest for revenge against the corrupt police officer who framed him. He must navigate a dangerous underworld and confront his past while trying to clear his name.
Critical Reception
Outlaw received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its predictable plot and derivative action sequences. However, some audiences appreciated its straightforward revenge narrative and the performance of Billy Blanks.
What Reviewers Say
Panned for its unoriginal story and lackluster execution.
Praised by some for its high-octane action and Billy Blanks's stoic presence.
Considered a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video action genre of the 1990s.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available suggest a divided opinion, with some finding it an enjoyable, if unremarkable, action flick, while others found it to be a low-budget, cliché-ridden film.
Fun Fact
The film was a direct-to-video release and is one of Billy Blanks's early starring roles before his rise to fame with the Tae Bo fitness program.
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