As of the spring of 1997, among Smith's plays making up her On the Road series, only Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities had been produced for media presentation. However, since her success with Twilight and Fires, Smith has appeared on television and radio as speaker, debate moderator, and interviewed guest. She has also taken supporting roles in major films, including Mrs. Travis in Dave (1993), produced by Warner Bros., and Anthea Burton in Philadelphia (1993), produced by Tri-Star.

Fires in the Mirror was directed by George C. Wolfe for PBS's American Playhouse and aired on television in April, 1993, featuring Smith in solo performance; video is available from the Public Broadcasting System (PBS).