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D. Smith (born July 20, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, reality television personality, and documentary filmmaker. She worked on Lil Wayne ’s Tha Carter III, which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2009 Grammy Awards and won Best Rap Album.
71K Followers, 59 Following, 36 Posts - D. SMITH (@truedsmith) on Instagram: "Film Director @kokomocityfilm STREAMING NOW ON @showtime @paramountplus @creativeartistsagency".
Apr 11, 2016 · D. Smith is a two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, singer, and songwriter and now is making history as the first transitioning transgender woman on Love & Hip...
Jul 28, 2023 · Kokomo City: Directed by D. Smith. With Daniella Carter, Dominique Silver, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell. A raw depiction of the lives of four black trans sex workers as they confront the dichotomy between the black community and themselves.
Jan 30, 2023 · The most compelling pair of glass slippers at the festival this year belonged to D. Smith, whose directorial debut “Kokomo City” claimed two big awards in the Next section: the coveted audience...
Jul 30, 2023 · In the new documentary titled "Kokomo City," D. Smith brings us an unrelenting view into the lives of four Black trans sex workers - like Daniella Carter, who talks about the men she's met ...
Aug 7, 2023 · D. Smith Reflects on the 'Life-Changing Experience' Directing 'Kokomo City' (Exclusive) Aug 7, 2023. In 2014, D. Smith was at the top of the game. After more than 15 years working as a music producer, she'd earned two Grammy nominations — including Album for the Year for Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III — and produced songs for artists such as ...
Mar 29, 2023 · Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know D. Smith, the Filmmaker Behind “KOKOMO CITY”. This Friday, March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, a day to honor the contributions and existence of our trans community — from artists to colleagues to friends and family.
Jan 21, 2023 · But seeing how the entertainment industry was merely paying lip service to transgender rights and representation inspired Smith to tell the truth herself. Shot, edited, and directed by Smith herself, KOKOMO CITY is a DIY passion project true to the spirit of Sundance.
Jul 28, 2023 · Reckon reporter Daric L. Cottingham spoke with Kokomo City director/producer D. Smith in January at Sundance 2023 to discuss her motivation in making a full-length documentary on the relationship between Black trans women and the broader Black community.
