Underground
Premiered March 2, 2023
Derek Howard
In Underground, survivors of subway personal space violations share their stories in hopes of changing the stigma.
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About the Documentary
The hustle and bustle of New York City subways provides a veil of anonymity, making invasions of personal space inevitable. There are innocuous interactions, but also violations that cross the line. Vividly shot in New York subways and stations, Underground emboldens the survivors of these incidents to share their stories in hopes of changing the stigma surrounding public violations.
The Filmmaker
Derek Howard is a director and cinematographer whose work has screened at Venice, Toronto, Sundance, HotDocs, IDFA, and many others. He has participated in the IDFA Summer School, IDFA Academy, Reykjavik Trans Atlantic Lab, and the Berlinale Talents. He shot The Hottest August, assistant directed Aquarela, and directed The Harvesters, which premiered at True/False.