THE DEATH AVENUE POSSE

directed by Caitlin Wells

by Ben Holbrook

Photo by Emily Castelazo

All about mounted signalmen, the Elevated Line, and NYC’s continual cycles of urban decadence and “renewal,” The Death Avenue Posse peels up layers of modernity to show that the past is never past and explores what it might mean to prioritize the safety and belonging of all New Yorkers.

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photos by Averi Israel

photos by Averi Israel

Ben + Caitlin use invented mythologies to uplift untold histories, showcasing communal resilience through poetry and playfulness and charting a path forward into an uncertain future.