Hakeem Sharif

Cleveland native. Street-smart actor. Independent filmmaker.
Hakeem Sharif is using his gift of performance to rewrite the narrative of inner-city Black men — one role at a time.

🎥 Working with Detroit Filmmakers

Detroit and Cleveland may be different cities, but they share the same grind. Hakeem has teamed up with a powerful wave of independent Black creators out of Detroit — bringing gritty, authentic stories to the screen.

🤝 Collaborators Include:

• Mo B Productions – known for Hood Realities
• 313 Street Visions – no-budget, all-heart approach to storytelling
• Black Bottom Films – focused on restoring history through cinema

“Detroit don’t wait for Hollywood — they are Hollywood in their own lane. That’s why we work so well together.” – Hakeem

🎬 Acting Projects

• Concrete Roots (2023) – A film about growing up between love and survival.
• Code of the City – A short crime drama filmed between Cleveland & Detroit.
• My Brother’s Shadow – An upcoming film about mentorship and cycles of violence.

“These roles aren’t fantasy — they’re stories I lived or someone I knew did.”

🧠 On the Power of Film in the Hood

“Acting gave me a weapon sharper than a blade — a voice.”

Hakeem believes in youth empowerment through creative work. He’s led workshops at local rec centers, mentoring teens on how to turn their pain into performance.

🎤 Book Hakeem for Talks, Shows, or Collaborations

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🎥 [Watch His Work]
📍Available for: school programs, film panels, guest interviews

✊🏾 Hollywood In Da Hood Spotlight Series

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