Young Kings

From Ponce De Leon to Ralph David Abernathy, bike culture is pumping hard through the heart of Atlanta. This photograph was captured by Jonathan B. Banks in Gordon-White park during the summer of 2021. It is the inspiration for this short film. And it's entitled Young Kings because they rule the streets they ride.






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The Goals

1. Raise awareness about Atlanta bike life.

2. Connect these young men with opportunities to financially sustain themselves. 

The Team

Executive Producer/Producer: 
Jonathan B. Banks

Associate Producer:
Chilly-O

Directors: 
Jonathan B. Banks &  Dr. Arshley Emile 

Written by:
Jonathan B. Banks 

Editor: 
Jonathan B. Banks

Gaffer: 
Jeancarlo Gomez

Grips:
Paul Yates, Deon Sanders, and Kenny Gomez

Cultural Liaisons:
Clayton Hodges 
zahra alabanza
Kenneth Oladpo


The Life

From pulling clutches to pushing pedals, "Poppin' wheelies"  through the city  is  an authentic, unapologetic form of self-expression. It's art. Culture. Freedom. Escape. Bike life. But in the news and in certain neighborhoods, it's criminalized.

So, we're helping spread love and shed light on their deeper truths: Their heart and soul. Their passion. Their respect. Their honor. Their legacy. 

Chilly-O
Clayton
Drekk
BUGGATI
Roscoe
Squid
Drekk
Mark

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