In Brooklyn, the majority of patients hospitalized for mental health care are black men. Predominantly African-American communities in the borough, like Crown Heights, hold NYC’s third-largest rates of hospitalization. BLACK BOYS PLAY (2019) is an experimental short documentary that explores the shortcomings of Brooklyn's mental health resources through the eyes of Andre Walker.

I AM FARZANNA (2017) is an intimate portrait of a young Muslim woman recalling her memories growing up Muslim in New York under the long shadows of 9/11. Islamophobia and rampant bullying affected her identity growing up, leading her to entertain dark thoughts of self-harm. Now, the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric around Muslims bring back that hateful impact, once again trying her mental health and the mental health of her community.

Domestic workers play an increasingly vital role in the U.S. economy, yet their labor often remains invisible and unregulated—conditions that leave many vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. reSISTERHOOD: Domestic Workers United Fights Exploitation (2017) follows a day in the life of Lizeth, a Guatemalan immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1994 at the age of 15. After spending a decade navigating the challenges of domestic work, Lizeth joined Domestic Workers United, where she now organizes alongside other workers to fight for rights many take for granted: formal contracts, safe and non-abusive working conditions, and opportunities for economic mobility.

At CUNY, adjunct professors teach the majority of classes while earning only a fraction of what full-time faculty make—roughly 29–38% of a full professor’s salary. DEGREES OF POVERTY (2018) follows the organizers leading the fight for fair wages, job security, and dignity for the educators who keep the university running.

After an assault charge in 2015, Merci Chrisette—a Black trans woman—faces possible incarceration in a men’s prison unless her case can be heard in Brooklyn’s Mental Health Court. A FIGHT FOR MERCI (2017) follows her struggle through a legal system grappling with the complexities of mental illness, gender identity, and incarceration, as the court seeks more nuanced alternatives to punishment amid a growing mental health crisis in U.S. prisons.

In a political climate where reproductive rights are increasingly under attack, communities of color remain among the most vulnerable, facing some of the highest rates of teen pregnancy and HIV in New York City. reSISTERHOOD: Teen Sexual & Reproductive Health (2017) follows Kiyah Williams, a teen sexual health advocate in East New York, as she works to educate and empower young women in her community.