In 1930s Los Angeles, a private detective named Jake Gittes is hired to spy on Hollis Mulwray, chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. When Gittes discovers that he was set up and Mulwray ends up dead, he starts investigating the corruption and deceit behind the city's water supply. As Gittes uncovers the truth, he realizes the extent of the conspiracy and must confront the powerful figures involved. Ultimately, he must make a difficult choice that reflects the dark and twisted nature of Chinatown.
Girl Flu. is a coming-of-age comedy-drama about a 12-year-old girl named Bird who navigates through the challenges of puberty while trying to find her place in the world. With the support of her single mother, Jenny, Bird learns about first periods, girl fights, and the complexities of relationships. Set in Southern California, the film explores themes of growing up, friendship, and self-discovery.
Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life) tells the story of a group of young Mexican-American women living in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. It explores the struggles of their daily lives, their involvement in gang culture, and the consequences they face. The film highlights themes of poverty, loyalty, and the search for identity in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
In this slapstick comedy, a drunken man causes chaos everywhere he goes, including a hotel. Hilarity ensues as he gets into various mishaps and encounters a cast of absurd and entertaining characters.
After discovering she is pregnant, a 14-year-old Mexican-American girl named Magdalena is kicked out of her home and finds refuge with her gay cousin in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Together, they navigate the challenges of pregnancy, homophobia, and gentrification.
Billy Bevan trying to escape the cops! Roughly only half of the original short's twenty-two minutes still exists.
Living in East Los Angeles and working at a Japanese jazz bar, a young short-order cook faces deportation to Japan when his visa is denied. After what seems to be a connection with a Mexican Bakery worker turns into a misunderstanding, Shin experiences a side of Los Angeles invisible to his social circle of Japanese expats. Subdued and restrained, the film offers an unsentimental and personal portrait of living in between time zones and cultures in a city indicative of a world growing smaller.
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