The Los Angeles Independent Media Center is proud to present the film,
Bastards of the Party. The film explores the creation of two of Los Angeles's most notorious gangs, the Crips and the Bloods, from the perspective of the Los Angeles community. The documentary features interviews with gang members; historian Mike Davis, whose book
"City of Quartz" inspired the film's title; former FBI agent Wes Swearingen; and Black Panther, Geronimo Pratt. The 2006 documentary film was produced by Antoine Fuqua and directed by former Bloods gang-member Cle Sloan.
The film screens this Friday, May 16th at 7:30 pm at Cafe Mariposa located in Echo Park at 1547 Sunset Blvd. See Calendar for details.
Update: LA Indymedia Film Night Report Back
LA Indymedia Film Screening: Bastards of the Party, This Friday