Nominated at the 45th Annual New York Emmy Awards for Documentary Series (2023)

POSITION | Producer & Editor

The Flatbush Fist series celebrates the deep ties between martial arts, dance, and lyrical artistry in NYC. Flatbush Fists is a 5-part documentary exploring how martial arts shaped the city’s culture from the 1960s onward, influencing film, hip-hop, breakdancing, and women’s empowerment.

I produced and edited Episodes 4 (Dance of the Tiger) and 5 (Lyrical Mantis), focusing on martial arts as a tool for self-protection and creative expression. Episode 4 highlights Anthony Colon’s fusion of martial arts and breakdancing to empower Queens youth, while Episode 5 follows rapper Haile Ali applying Tai Chi principles to his music and community.

Watch the trailer above, and check out the full episodes:

• Dance of the Tiger (Episode 4)

• Lyrical Mantis (Episode 5)