The Red Light Rules: Kokomo City
"Sex Workers are everything. Black trans women are everything. I love how this documentary was shot (primarily in black and white). They included a good array of folks sharing their stories and opinions. I'm glad that the film didn't focus solely on trauma and the negative aspects of being a trans woman in sex work.
Overall, the sex worker representation was honest and real. And that ending shot is so powerful! Kokomo City is a MUST WATCH."
– Mel
Kokomo City scored 4/4 on The Red Light Rules™ test that assesses portrayals of sex work in film. @EquitableCareCertification created 4 questions to determine this:
1. Does the film show an understanding of choice, circumstance, and/or coercion? yes
2. Does the SWer interact with another person in a positive manner unrelated to SW? yes
3. Does the SWer have a storyline, hobby, or interest outside of SW? yes
4. Does the film have a happy and/or non-traumatic ending for the SWer? yes
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