Leading up to his retirement, a New York craftsman trains his young protégé, in a short documentary by Ian Moubayed. Still haven’t subscribed to The New Yorker on RU-vid ►► bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub
"to tell you the truth, you know, I was always wanting to meet someone like Matthew, because I never had nobody teach me nothing." I felt that in my soul.
yo man….I grew up with so many uncles my parents cousins family members teaching me a little bit about everything. I felt the pain in that statement as well as a potentially jaded person turning the corner and changing for the better. It was beautiful.
I was born into the locksmith trade. Took over my father's business at the age of 14. This was after my father died. This story went to my core. At the age of 73 it is all behind me and as l see others too.
This mini-documentary really struck a chord with me. As someone who inherited my father's locksmith business at 19 in South Africa , watching this resonated deeply. Now at 74, it's a nostalgic yet powerful reminder of the enduring legacy and craftsmanship in this profession.
This is one of those rare videos that you click on with no expectations and then 30 minutes later your perspective on life is shifted. A beautiful 30 minutes.
Wish there were alot more videos like this of everyday working joes. People that have "boring" jobs but make the world run. Very nice to see these videos.
I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed making it. Please do us the favor of sharing the slice of life with more people. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
This short film is legitimate art. So many cities and neighborhoods loose their grittiness bc of gentrification. Ian was able to capture some real moments that made me nostalgic. RIP Matthew and Sylvia ❤️🙏
Just leaving the camera and having these guys just chop it up with each other is really something else. The conversations and dialogue is raw and to the point.
I'm born and raised in the Pacific NW and I love the candor of New Yorkers. We're very polite here on the West Coast but we don't always say what we really want to say. That doesn't seem like a problem for New Yorkers.
Amazing documentary beautifully shot. It's also sharing an honest depiction of an everyday person doing their best to survive in a system that's not set up for their benefit. I've lived all over the world and I can tell you that there are many places, kinder, warmer, softer, more full of joy, laughter and happiness than a massive city like New York City. I lived in major cities for 26 years. It was great, but it's not everything. If you can do yourself a favour and travel so you can choose for yourself where you truly feel inspired
It’s not about the size of the city really. The culture in the northeast US is like he described, you really don’t deal with people unless you “have to.” But it’s the same anywhere in the region, in a city or rural area. You really need to just leave the northeast if you don’t like that culture, but I think there are plenty of other big cities where you can find more quote-unquote “friendly” people
@@Ian-wh8ut if you mean that Minnesota culture isn’t really nicer then that’s arguable, but also a completely different point. The Midwest does in fact have a different culture than the Northeast, where interacting with strangers is more encouraged. Whether or not that actually makes for a “nicer” culture is a different question
Keys to the City: Tales of a New York City Locksmith - March 1, 1999 by Joel Kostman This is a GREAT autobiography book! If you like this video, consider reading the book
Bravo, New Yorker, Bravo. I'm a blue collar self employed mechanic and let me tell you this. You have the knack for telling our stories by showing that we are all human beings with the same life struggles. Thank you, keep it up
So poignant and timeless. I would gladly watch a feature length version of stories like this. Thank you for all the hardwork that went into making this piece of art and life.
I'm a locksmith in the sf bay area. It's great to see this video. What i do has a lot of difference in the details, but so much of it is the same. The customers, the rain, the silly questions about whether we make keys at our shop, etc. Thanks for this
As a 3rd generation locksmith myself in Jackson, MS. I related so much to all the little details. It's nice to see someone take interest in a trade that's necessary but a lot of times overlooked. This film was beautiful in every way.
wow super high praise- I'm so happy you enjoyed the film. Thank you for making time to watch. It takes engaged viewers like you for films to not only be seen but continue to be made.
Gorgeous. Just incredibly well done. I echo what others have said here about Tony, George and the sweet Mathew… but mostly this film makes me reflect on the soul of Brooklyn. I have lived there, and don’t any longer. But it is a place that is populated with men like these that live in no other place but there. Extraordinary. True humans.
Loved this. Beautiful dear Matthew, a gentle melliflous presence throughout became a mentor to the rough-edged George who ended up creating his own business, starting a family, and treading a more gentle path in this world.
Everyonce in a while, something worth spending ones time on comes on. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is one of those times. What an absolutely incredible documentary. Quintessential NYC story with characters that befit the great city. Whoever made this, bravo!
His mind was being constantly engaged dealing with a new blast every day. Retires and dies a little each day. “When it’s time to go, it’s time to go…” wise words
The stories weaved together seamlessly with amazing visuals and dialogue was a cherry on top of a truly, enticing documentary. One of triumph, soul searching and restarting. I appreciate our working class generation and all that they continue to teach us through their memories for it will guide us through to the future and inspire countless, further! Bravo!
I have watched thousands of documentaries, and this is one of the most well put together films I have seen. The camera, angles, pan, outs, transitions, everything about the way this was shot and put together is top-tier. For the first five minutes I was trying to tell whether this was, a documentary or a actual short film with actors. Absolutely incredible.
There’s nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said. I’m just commenting so the RU-vid algorithm will keep suggesting videos like this one. Outstanding!
This is absolutely beautiful in the way that New York City is absolutely beautiful. It's not the skyline or Broadway, it is the impact of human connection that is possible here.
Beautiful story. A true New York story. Most of us have jobs, but sometimes due to the hustle & bustle we forget to see really what is around us. Of jobs that have such detailed craftsmanship. This film brings all that to light. RIP Matthew the locksmith. We thank you for your service to one of the greatest cities in the world.
Im 39 started an apprentice job at a locksmith at 14 . Worked locksmith retail for 12 years and now for past 10 years im a locksmith at a correctional facilty. this was a great documentary. this doesnt show how hard our job can be and how people dont appreciate what we do.
Wow that was such a well done little snapshot of the mutual experience the 3 of them had. I hope matthew is resting in peace. And i wish the best to everyone else
