It's consistently interesting to me when a documentary offers viewers a detailed perspective on a world usually hidden from those outside of it, and this first film by D. Smith really excels at that. This compelling study of the lives of four Black transsexual sex workers living in New York, Atlanta and Miami presents their narratives, their perspectives on what they do, and how they see themselves within the broader…

This documentary, while not entirely evenhanded, remains compelling and moves along at a good clip, detailing the experiences of four Black transgender women working in the sex industry. Each woman’s story reveals what led her to this profession, why she continues to earn money through it, and what she might pursue if given a chance to break free from their recurring – and frequently perilous – circumstances. The sto…