A Public Art Project that celebrates the resilience and diversity of essential workers in New York City. Throughout the festival, we screened 10 of the 14 short films, each of which profiles a different worker who introduces us to their world, their work, and their dreams for the future. This video features 8 of them. The project also involves banners with life-size painted portraits, posters, and a planned wall mural at the Electrical Workers Training Center (IBEW Local #3) in Long Island City.

Featuring:

Lost Time You Can’t Get Back (7m) - Tonia Ifill, UPS Package Car Driver

The Sunsets (8m) - Sean Heron, Deck Hand at New York City Ferry

We Are Down Here On Earth Not Up There In Space (8m) - Renee King, Cashier at Whole Foods

A Future We Didn’t Have (4m) - Edwiges Luna Osorio, Tamale Maker and Vendor

You Can Too (13m) - Lowely Cheung, Union Electrician (IBEW Local 3)

Head On A Swivel (7m) - Adam Lopez, Longshore Worker Red Hook Container Terminals

It’s Not Over Yet (12m) - David Van De Carr, Respiratory Therapist (1199 SEIU)

I Love Stamps (8m) - Carolin Herrera Ward, USPS Window Clerk