Rising director A.V. Rockwell captures life on the streets of New York City in this collection of ten short films—a mix of documentaries and narratives—depicting a cross section of some of the eight million lives whose stories are often overlooked. Shot in luscious monochrome and set to evocatively eclectic soundscapes, they are by turns gritty and transcendent snapshots of the dreamers, schemers, hustlers, and youths who give the cultural capital its singular rhythm.
Directed by A. V. Rockwell • 2012 • United States
Armed with a saxophone and a plastic cape, Larry “Antenna Man” Connor makes a name for himself the best way he knows how.
Directed by A. V. Rockwell • 2012 • United States
During a ride on the Staten Island ferry, nineteen-year-old Trey opens up about his life and the dreams he hopes to realize in New York City.
Directed by A. V. Rockwell • 2013 • United States
Enter La Bodega . . .
Directed by A. V. Rockwell • 2014 • United States
Often left alone due to his struggling mother’s work schedule, Jahlil, a precocious young boy from the Bronx, spends most of his time roaming New York City’s transit system. Using the perks of life underground to his advantage, he soon discovers ...
Directed by A. V. Rockwell • 2014 • United States
Summer in the city: for the youth, there’s no better season to enjoy New York’s balmy charms.
Directed by A. V. Rockwell • 2014 • United States
During a late night underground, we meet Indigo, an optimistic Sudanese immigrant who opens up about her dreams of prospering in a new world.
