Amy Collado

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.

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 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 of the Open City Mixtape series.

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 Mixtape series.

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 that the subway is no place for bad little boys. Part of the Open City Mixtape series.

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 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.