From the Ebabil Photo & Video Studio on Madison Avenue, Anthony Malvagno witnessed a lot of marches and protests in Albany over the last few months.

“For example there were times we saw parades going by our office, and I would quickly run to the back, grab a camera, and just follow them out in the street,” said Malvagno, the studio manager at Ebabil Photo & Video.  

Malvagno and his team would end up photographing several Black Lives Matter events across the Capital Region. They’ve captured more than 10 hours of raw footage, which has been turned into Part One of their documentary called “I Can’t Breathe: Uprising Against Racism.”

“Even then, trying to put it all together cohesively in one overall message, one overall meaning was pretty tough,” Malvagno said.  

He says the goal was to promote the messages of individuals who are facing challenges every day. Part One showcases the May 30 and June 1 protests in Albany, as well as several interviews, including some with Dr. Alice Green.

“The main point here is that we’re not just pushing one narrative,” said Gian Carpino, Ebabil Photo & Video assistant interviewer and videographer. “There’s multiple narratives being shared throughout this documentary, as you may have noticed coming from all walks of life.”

Part One is about 45 minutes long and is now airing on Ebabil’s YouTube channel. Part Two is expected to be released sometime this fall. Carpino says that will feature the early June Troy protest.

“I implore you all to listen to their words and find connections to it in your own personal lives,” Carpino said.