KOKOMO CITY

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KOKOMO CITY

R

Released Jul 28, 2023

1h 13m

Documentary

LGBTQ+

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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.

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Critics Consensus

Kokomo City is a rousing docu effort that illuminates trans lives within a world of adverse circumstance and invariable optimism.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A very interesting film about a sliver of the trans community.

Aug 17, 2023

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Brooks Eisenbise

Chicago Reader

A triumphant and impactful directorial debut for D. Smith with the staying power of Paris Is Burning, Kokomo City asks us what it means to be at peace with ourselves and what we’re willing to sacrifice to get there.

Aug 8, 2023

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Kokomo City provides a humanizing, inclusive way forward.

Aug 7, 2023

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

D. Smith’s rocking documentary Kokomo City spotlights the lives of Black transgender sex workers in America with an unerring frankness, indomitable energy, and flavourful wit.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 3, 2024

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

... An intense, stark, and vibrant chronicle that's brutally honest and open-hearted. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jun 12, 2024

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Guillem Martinez Oya

Cinematismo

A documentary full of true [full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4.5/5

Jun 6, 2024

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Jens B

It's impressive how gripping a documentary can be that only lives from the narrated portraits of its protagonists. How the form of the documentary is played with in both the 'talking head' sequences and the almost experimental-looking cutscenes, the narrative is illustrated and re-contextualized. How music is played with, different filmmaking techniques. Of course, every documentary of this kind stands or falls with the selection of those documented. And these four women are simply amazing. I could listen to their stories for many more hours. And delight in the incredibly beautiful photography. Conclusion: Technically great documentary that playfully manages to translate the thoughts and feelings of its protagonists into cinematic images.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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Samantha S

One of the best docs of the year definitely deserved an Oscar nomination atleast but the academy doesn't watch movies they aren't paid too sooo excited where this director goes apparently it their first!?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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Rosemary H

Beautifully shot doc

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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Mario C

terrible and a waste of time...never again

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Makuku N

KC is a gorgeous, moving experience! It's visually, emotionally but also intellectually gripping, zipping through language and ideas married to image and story with substance and energy. And even with all its intensity, it's really fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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JAH S

Absolutely riveting and entertaining, great cinematography & very educational , brings human faces n emotions to the often misunderstood lives of the community

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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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.

Director: D. Smith
Producer: D. Smith, Harris Doran, Bill Butler
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Couch Potatoe Pictures, Madison Square Films
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Graphic Nudity|Drug Use|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 28, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 14, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $77.1K
Runtime: 1h 13m

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