Kokomo City
R
7.1
2023
1 hr 13 min
Documentary
Four Black transgender sex workers in Atlanta and New York City break down the walls of their profession.
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- Cast：
- Daniella Carter , Koko Da Doll
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Reviews
Slow pace in the most part of the movie.
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Highly Overrated But Still Good
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I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.
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This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
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