Today’s music video of the day comes to use from Austin’s own Gary Clark, Jr.

The video for What About Us? takes place in and around a trailer park and it really does capture the feel of the place.  Now, before anyone asks, I’ve never lived in a trailer park but I’ve visited more than a few.  Trailer parks are often both ominous and hopeful at the same time.  While you definitely see some people who have fallen on hard times, you also see a lot of acts of small kindness.  There’s a community spirit to a good trailer park.  When you’re on the outskirts of “acceptable” society, it’s always good to have people who you can depend upon.

This video was directed by Savannah Leaf, who also did the video for Clark’s This Land.  The gorgeous black-and-white cinematography is credited to Isaac Bauman.  Bauman has served as director of photography on several music videos.  He’s got 66 credits listed at the Imvdb, including Avicii’s Broken Arrow.

(We miss you, Avicii!)

Enjoy!