Officer Mark Allen, LAPD
Highland Park, Lumis Fesitval 2015
Talks with local resident, Selena Romero, about he has seen over working in the Northeast Los Angeles area for over 10 + years. What benefits for the community comes with “urban renewal?”
Produced: Mario Mesquita & Selena Romero
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Victor Romero
Liz Peña
Talks about her recent observations on changes occurring in Lincoln Heights, a neighborhood she has lived in all her life, and what could Lincoln Heights be in the future. Giving a suggestion on how to get neighbors to begin to get to know one another. A simple idea, but brilliant in it’s action: a picnic.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Mario Mesquita
Lilia Baray
Talks about her childhood memories of a rapidly changing neighborhood and the loss and recovery of a family heirloom.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Mario Mesquita
Gerardo Rodriguez
Talks about the “American Dream,” Immigrant Life, and becoming apart of the Middle Class. (Adult Language)
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Mario Mesquita
Vera Padilla
Long time Resident, Teacher, Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Woman
Is Highland Park something that we want to see happen in Lincoln Heights? Fight for your rights and where to start. Vera talks about changes she sees as positive that would help Lincoln Heights, growing up, what it was like in La Cañada and coming back to Lincoln Heights.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquit
Vera Padilla
Long time Resident, Teacher, Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Woman
On another occasion, over a snack, I was able to pick Vera’s memory about the businesses in Lincoln Heights and how many have roots in the neighborhood or give back in somewhat to the neighborhood they conduct their business in.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Mario Mesquita