The "Squeegee Boys" are best known for washing windshields of cars stopped at intersections around Baltimore. Seen by some as hooligans and by others as entrepreneurs, little is known about the actual circumstances that drive these young men to pick up a squeegee.  This documentary follows the working days of seven young men as they navigate the busy intersections of Baltimore in search of tips. The footage shows scenes likely familiar to many locals who daily encounter the "squeegee boys" from their cars. But shown from the point of the view of the "squeegee boys", the film offers new insights into the lived experiences of these young men.

A behind-the-scenes look at the ethnic Mongolian band, Hanggai, as they gather in Beijing to record a new album. Woven with live concert footage, intimate interviews, and an all-access look at the recording process, this film captures the band's attempt to preserve the past while creating something altogether new. Hear it from the band members and their producer, acclaimed Dutch musician and producer, JB Meijers, as they weave together musical influences as far back as Genghis Khan, as distant as punk rock, and as personal as the herdsmen's songs from the prairies of their childhood.

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The knife sharpener has been a fixture of Chinese street culture for centuries.  In recent years, however, they have all but disappeared from Chinese city streets. This film follows Sui Gan Dan, a young knife sharpener with surprising vocal talent, as he tries to make ends meet in Beijing.  

A video sketch exploring landscapes of the Badlands, Minneapolis, Baltimore, and Chicago. 

A video sketch documenting the demolition of a former grain terminal in Southeast Baltimore. 

A video sketch exploring the ruins of the Mayfair Theater in Baltimore. 

My father, Shahid Ali, reflects on his early life in Pakistan before emigrating to the U.S.