Meet a Mauritanian Refugee, a 1st generation Vietnamese American chef, an African American veteran, a Mexican nonprofit leader and a Korean American artist. Although they have vastly different cultural backgrounds, they all share a love for their community and a passion for their work. Through their stories, we discover the unique history of the area, steeped in over 100 years of American Military presence.
Today there are over 160 languages spoken in the public schools, award-winning restaurants boasting cuisine from hundreds of countries, and a robust arts scene. However, challenges exist as the community faces poverty, a large transient population as well as crime and blight. Development is encroaching and housing prices are on the rise. How will revitalization happen without gentrifying the rich cultural fabric that exists? The community’s efforts to survive and thrive are highlighted in this inspirational and uplifting documentary film. This is a story of a community making good on the promise of the American dream.
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