Four Black trans women share their experiences as sex workers in New York and Georgia, revealing the challenges they face in their daily lives.
“Their bodies. Their business.”
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Four Black trans women share their experiences as sex workers in New York and Georgia, revealing the challenges they face in their daily lives.
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Synopsis
Daniella Carter, Dominique Silver, Koko Da Doll, and Liyah Mitchell share their experiences as sex workers in New York and Georgia. Through candid interviews and re-enactments, they discuss the challenges they face and the societal perceptions surrounding their lives. Directed by D. Smith, "Kokomo City" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, and was released in theaters on July 28, 2023. The film also features interviews with Black men, adding further context to the narratives presented.
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The GuardianD Smith’s life-affirming US documentary has a brash visual style that perfectly complements the bravado of its subjects.
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Why Watch
- Meet Daniella Carter and Dominique Silver in New York.
- Find out how D. Smith transitioned from music to film.
- See the impact of Koko Da Doll's story on the film.
Did You Know
- Kokomo City premiered at Sundance on January 21, 2023.
- The film won the Panorama Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 21, 2023.
- D. Smith was homeless while starting the documentary project.
- Koko Da Doll was found dead from a gunshot wound on April 18, 2023.
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Who directed the documentary Kokomo City?
Kokomo City was directed, produced, and edited by D. Smith.
What award did Kokomo City win at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival?
Kokomo City won the Panorama Audience Award at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.
When was Kokomo City released in theaters?
Kokomo City was released in theaters on July 28, 2023.
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