Shine 

A music video by MJ Lee
“A young woman finds unexpected hope after she abandons her daily commute to follow a man dancing through the streets of San Francisco.

​Ilena Ferrer acted as Assistant Director, who, along with a very talented and fast-moving crew, brought the inspiring video to life.

In response to recent political events, and inspired by Van Jones and his notion of a #LoveArmy that resists hatred, despair, and fear by standing together in diversity, inclusion, and compassion, this beautiful video showcases San Francisco via a chase through the city, culminating in a celebration of love on Bernal Hill. 

For the last few years, JaVonne Hatfield has delighted motorists stuck in traffic on Highway 101 by dancing on the 18th Street pedestrian overpass, just north of Hospital Curve. Along the way, he’s become something of a San Francisco celebrity. His message of love was a perfect fit for the video.

MJ Lee. is a pop/rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She recently moved to Los Angeles from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Learn more about her music here: mjleedot.com

Information

Producer: MJ Lee and Imari Anderson
Director: Imari Anderson
​Cinematographer: Gavin V. Murray
Starring: MJ Lee and Javonne Hatfield
Genre: Music Video
Status: Complete

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Accolades!

"Shine" is a selection of the 2018 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival