Lucas Kane

A group of communist militants debate becoming a clandestine organization at the beginning of a new wave of state repression.

This experimental short traces the lifespan of the graffiti and murals present at the occupation of NYC’s City Hall in June and July of 2020. The encampment formed to demand the abolishment of the NYPD and the reallocation of its resources to housing, education, and other social programs.

Having lived in his home for 12 years, Jacob, a painter, faces the threat of eviction like many New Yorkers. At the heart of this portrait lies ‘an exploration of what makes a house and how a house shapes a way of life.