Leimert Park
Leimert Park (2006) is a short movie created by Jeannette Lindsay.
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Plot Summary[]
The movie documents and spirit and struggles of a small group of artists and musicians who transformed a few blocks of storefronts in South Central Los Angeles into a cultural oasis. The movie focuses on the ex-homeless Richard Fulton, whose coffeehouse, Fifth Street Dick's, became a gathering spot for the community, and ultimately sparked a renaissance of African-American art and culture. Also included are interviews and performances by Dwight Trible, Lady Walquer Vereen, Kamau Daaood, John Outterbridge, Billy Higgins, Horace Tapscott, and more.
Production Information[]
The movie is also known by the longer title Leimert Park: The Story of a Village in South Central Los Angeles.
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External Links[]
- Leimert Park website
- Leimert Park at the Internet Movie Database