Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City. With her 6-year-old son...

Elizier, an emotionally-dejected new enrollee at The Edward R. Mill School for Boys, must overcome memories of a tragic past and the present hazing...

A music-driven short film presented as a visual prelude to Alicia Keys' sixth studio album, Here. Keys pays tribute to the communities that raised...

Spend a dreamy day traveling through New York City with one of its most infamous, yet beloved, local characters. Part of the Open City Mixtape...

Second "track" from the Open City Mixtape series.

Facing the inevitable wrath of his enemies, a Harlem youth decides to take matters of fate into his own hands. Part of the Open City Mixtape series.

During a late night underground, we meet Indigo, an optimistic Sudanese immigrant who opens up about her dreams of prospering in a new world. Part...

A gang of four take to the streets to create their own opportunities in this grimy vignette. Part of the Open City Mixtape series.

Two East New York siblings find a new game to play – mimicking the family business. Based On A True Story. Part of the Open City Mixtape series.

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...

Armed with a saxophone and a plastic cape, Larry "Antenna Man" Connor makes a name for himself the best way he knows how. Part of the Open City...

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. Part...

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...

Summer in the city: for the youth, there's no better season to enjoy New York's balmy charms. Part of the Open City Mixtape series.