Hakeem Khaaliq

Hakeem Khaaliq (also Hakeem Abdul-Khaaliq) is an American cinematographer, film director, producer, and photographer known for his work in documentary filmmaking, visual anthropology, and photography. He began his career in the 1990s as a music producer with Radio Bums before transitioning to film, directing his first documentary, Bigg Snoop Dogg: Raw 'N Uncut, in 2003. His later works include the short film #Bars4Justice (2015), the feature documentary Comin' Up Short (2023), and the television short *¿Quiénes son los afro-mexicanos?* (2014). In 2010, he co-founded Nation19 magazine with Queen Muhammad Ali, focusing on photojournalism and social issues. Khaaliq is also recognized for his photographic exhibit *Invisible México*, which utilized augmented reality (AR) technology, and his documentary *War on Us* (2016), which addressed social justice issues.