With disgusting and harmful laws being passed across various states in the U.S., the lives of trans folks are being put in danger daily. So, it’s wonderful to see trans people gain the spotlight in art such as the new acclaimed documentary, “Kokomo City.”
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As seen in the trailer for “Kokomo City,” the film follows the lives of four trans sex workers, Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell, and Dominique Silver, as they go through their lives in Atlanta. A large part of the film focuses on the way men will secretly procure their services, while publicly renouncing them. The film is shot in stark black and white, adding to the unapologetic nature of the hard-hitting, but thoroughly entertaining documentary.
The new documentary comes from director D. Smith. “Kokomo City” marks the directorial debut of the filmmaker.
We caught “Kokomo City” during its run at this year’s Sundance, and in our review, we complimented the subjects of the doc and said, “The subjects of ‘Kokomo City’ are quote machines, but their strength is that they make you listen to what they are actually saying and digest their opinions. Oh, no, they are not just here to entertain you. Points will be made.”
“Kokomo City” arrives in theaters on July 28. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
In the wildly entertaining and refreshingly unfiltered documentary KOKOMO CITY, filmmaker D. Smith passes the mic to four Black transgender sex workers in Atlanta and New York City – Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell, and Dominique Silver – who unapologetically break down the walls of their profession. Holding nothing back, the film vibrates with energy, sex, challenge, and hard-earned wisdom.