Photographer Jamel Shabazz on Life in 1980s New York City and Using His Camera to Connect with His Community
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You can learn more about Jamel's life and work in Charlie Ahearn's 2013 documentary, Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer, which is available for rent on Amazon.
Read more about Jamel's work and the projects we discuss:
Authentic Street Photography of 1980s New York Reveals the Rise of Hip-Hop Culture
Vintage Photos of Life on the Gritty New York City Subway of the Past
Top 12 Street Photographers Who Captured the Grit of New York in the 70s and 80s
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