JAMES SOLOMON: ELECTION NIGHT IN JERSEY CITY

Short Doc • 3 min • PG
Directed by Juan Diego Roque

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On December 2nd, James Solomon defeated Jim McGreevy in the mayoral runoff election. The celebration took place at Mana Contemporary, where Solomon spoke with the winners from the Ward runoff races. Jersey City residents, including former mayoral candidate Mussab Ali, shared their thoughts on the city and how the night felt.

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Diego is a filmmaker, documentarian, and the founder of 3R. He has captured and told the stories of many New Jersey and New York artists, musicians, businesses, and brands. Over the years, he has developed a catalog of personal work with a passionate focus on narrative filmmaking seeking to produce his first feature film and create an independent streaming platform with a strong community angle.

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A 3-minute documentary capturing James Solomon’s mayoral runoff victory at Mana Contemporary and the voices of Jersey City residents.

  • “James Solomon: The Next Mayor of Jersey City” is a short doc capturing a pivotal moment in Jersey City’s history. On December 2nd, 2025, the city chose its next mayor through a runoff election, with James Solomon defeating Jim McGreevy.

    The celebration took place at Mana Contemporary, where Solomon gave remarks surrounded by supporters and the winners of the Ward runoff races. This film includes reactions from residents, including 2025 mayoral candidate Mussab Ali, who reflect on the night, the campaign, and their hopes for Jersey City’s future.

    This piece is part of 3R’s ongoing documentation of the people, moments, and stories that shape our city.

  • A runoff election happens when no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote. This year, none of the mayoral candidates reached the required majority, leading to a December 2nd runoff between the top two: James Solomon and Jim McGreevy.

    Election night unfolded inside Mana Contemporary, a well-known arts institution in Jersey City (our studios there too!). The event was crowded, emotional, and historic; a turning point for the city as residents gathered to witness a major leadership transition.

    This short film documents:

    • how the night felt from inside the room

    • community voices reacting to the results

    • remarks from James Solomon about his vision

    • the energy of a city choosing a new direction

    3R captures these moments to help preserve the stories, people, and cultural shifts that define Jersey City.

  • Directed by: Juan Diego Roque
    Produced by: 3R (3R.studio)
    Cinematography: Juan Diego Roque
    Editing: Juan Diego Roque
    Sound & Mixing: 3R

    Featuring:

    • James Solomon

    • Mussab Ali

    • Jersey City residents

    • Ward runoff winners

    Location: Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ
    Election Date: December 2nd, 2025