Dorothy is a single mother of one. She often spends time at a Fried Chicken Deli across the street to watch people come in an out of the subway stop outside the window...wondering what it would be like to one day leave and never come back.

Teen replicating the motion of holding a gun next to the apartment where Rap legend Nas used to live.

Street Walker sitting on discarted piano next to Queensboro Bridge, an abandoned area next to the housing projects.

Battling with severe depression and low blood pressure among other illnesses, James used to be an actor in various film during the sixties and is now writing a play about race in America.

"E" has spent several years in prison and is now a devout christian hoping to become a youth counseler one day...he is currenttly studying for his high school diploma.

Amber works at hotel in Midtown Manhattan...her passion is to one day perform as a Jazz musician.

On and off again, Tonya and Frederick struggle with their sometimes volitile relationship and drinking abuse..."drinking makes us feel calmer" they say but admit that that feeling does not last very long.

Regina shows off her tattoos in front of her apartment entrance

Monique has been in and out of hospitals for as long as she can remember. " I always feel broken " she confesses.

Man raising arm with gun gesture at outdoor concert featuring Mobb Deep.

War vet reunites with his grandmother...the woman who raised him and " saved his life " according to him.

Police officer patrols the streets during a summer weekend.

Tears from recounting life in prison..life of drugs and violence and the loss of a brother due to gang violence.

Man holding infant in arms during an outdoor music festival which draws music fans from all parts of the city.