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Video Feature: Tavis Smiley Show Looks at CRIPS AND BLOODS
May 7, 2009On Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 PM (check local listings), Independent Lens will present CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, which examines the conditions that have lead to the devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles. Following the broadcast, be sure to watch the Tavis Smiley Show with CRIPS AND BLOODS Producer…
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ITVS and WHYY Present CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America
April 28, 2009CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, which examines the conditions that have led to the devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles, played to a full house at The Rotunda, an arts and culture space in West Philadelphia. The event was co-presented by ITVS and WHYY, in partnership with the Philadelphia Anti-Drug…
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Video Discussion from the Community Cinema Screening of CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America
April 24, 2009On Tuesday, April 14, Community Cinema, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, screened CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, which examines the conditions that have led to the devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles. Afterwards, Val Zavala, anchor and reporter of SoCal Connected, led a panel discussion…
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CRIPS AND BLOODS Community Cinema Screenings Recaps
April 10, 2009Community Cinema selections are screened in over 50 locations throughout the United States. This month, Community Cinema presents CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, a film that examines two of the most notorious and violent street gangs in America. Read some of the highlights from this month's screenings and learn more about the live webcast…
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CRIPS AND BLOODS Live Webcast Panel Discussion April 14
April 6, 2009It’s a civil war that’s lasted 40 years. Passed down from son to son. Fought eye for an eye. Over 15,000 dead and counting, while the world stands by. Welcome to South Central Los Angeles. But what’s at the root of this long-standing battle? In CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, filmmaker Stacy Peralta hits the streets of LA and speaks with former and current…