Going Underground with Jamel Shabazz

Role: Director, Producer

In this short documentary, we visited street photographer Jamel Shabazz at his home studio where he is immersed in four decades worth of archival work. Most known for his vibrant images of everyday people on New York City’s streets and subways that stand as a love letter to community. Venturing back underground 43 years later, Shabazz reunites with two men to recreate one of his most iconic images, “The Righteous Brothers.”'

“It's not about me, I'm just a vessel using my position to freeze time and then thaw the moments out later on so people can see them and heal, rejuvenate, or just celebrate.”

–Jamel Shabazz

Winner Silver Anthem Award in Documentary/Video Category 2025.