Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air (2014)

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air chronicles the extraordinary life of Antoine Yates, who lived in a Harlem high-rise with his unusual pets: a 500-pound tiger named Ming and a seven-foot alligator called Al. Their bizarre cohabitation went unnoticed until 2003, when the revelation sparked widespread disbelief and outrage. Blending Yates’s introspective reflections with a poetic exploration of the animals, the documentary delves into themes of wildness, identity, and the intricate dynamics between humans and their animal counterparts, underpinned by the philosophical musings of Jean-Luc Nancy.