Acclaim
"Riveting and emotionally charged"- Scott Foundas, Variety
"On Tuesday night...you'd do well to watch... A family whose story is heartbreaking to view, too stunning to miss...tender, emotional, unforgettable."- Howard Rosenberg, Los Angeles Times
"Simultaneously sad and inspirational, "The Smith Family" is a brilliant first documentary from director Tasha Oldham."
- David Zurawik, Baltimore Sun
"...evocative film from director Tasha Oldham.... a tribute both to the concepts of family and love, and to Kim's own
spirit and strength."- Allan Johnson, Chicago Tribune
"...a touching tale of faith, hope and love. It's nothing short of amazing."- John Levesque, Seattle Post Intelligencer
"This remarkable film...is a fine opening act for the 15th season of PBS's outstanding documentary series 'P.O.V. The film brims with social relevance." - John Ruch, Boston Hera
"An intimate story told with great care that will simultaneously piss off and inspire plenty of people. And that's why "The Smith Family" is worthy of our time." - Fred McKissack Jr., The Progressive
The Smith Family
The Smiths of Salt Lake City may have America's most common surname, but their story is anything but ordinary. With two boys, a dog, a nice house and a strong commitment to the Mormon Church, Steve and Kim Smith believed they had achieved the American dream. But after nine years of marriage, shattering revelations of betrayal came — enough to test the strongest bonds of faith and love. When Steve confessed to infidelities with men, and they both find they are HIV+, Kim makes an unlikely choice. The Smith Family is a searing account of one family's struggle to preserve family and faith, while redefining forgiveness in the face of daunting tragedy.
The Filmmaker
My career working with David Lynch on Lost Highway. My first film, The Smith Family was shown all over the world, shown on PBS’s POV to over 6 million viewers, won a DGA Award and was nominated for an Emmy. Later I was featured in Filmmaker Magazine as the #1 Face of 25 Hot New Faces to Watch in Independent Film and was also featured in MovieMaker Magazine in the cover story Fiercely Independent Women.
