WSEO - The Black Trans Gaze (ft. Kristen Lovell and D. Smith)

<p><strong>This week FANTI is passing the mic to </strong><i><strong>We See Each Other: The Podcast. After you listen to the episode, make sure to check out Kristen Lovell’s The Stroll which premiered on Max the evening before this episode dropped.</strong></i></p><p>Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrLrdjKaQDE"><i>The Stroll</i></a>, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQqCzaKMb24"><i>Kokomo City</i></a>, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and  the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year. </p><p>But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic.</p><p>Episode Notes:</p><p>Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrLrdjKaQDE"><i>The Stroll</i></a>, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQqCzaKMb24"><i>Kokomo City</i></a>, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception