I Remember like 20 years ago we had in our local museum in Tijuana a póster of these events that happened in Los Angeles

I’m 79 years old and was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1945. My family moved to Southern California in 1962 and I attended my first Dodgers game then and I attended many other games throughout the years. I was always impressed by the beauty of the stadium and the surrounding area. I didn’t know the history of Chavez Ravine until my older told me what he knew and it was an eye opener. I am still a Dodgers fan but not a fan of injustices in this world. This documentary puts a human touch to this story.

Democracy at its finest. Makes me want to vomit. I've known about this for years. I'll never root for the Trolley Dodgers, EVER!

At 15:00, Wilkinson talks about how his attorney failed to object or speak up for him when he was asked what orgs he belonged to since 1931. His attorney admitted to being afraid for himself. I wish that U.S. citizens would wake up about attorneys and their affiliations instead of always saying "get a lawyer" for everything. Lawyers are self-serving as much as anyone, and more so. Sure there are exceptions, but exceptions to the rule don't negate the rule. Attorneys who are "defending" individuals or families against powerful corporate entities often don't work as hard, both because they know that an individual or family can't afford to pay as much as the corporate entity pays it's attorney AND also because they don't want to be on the bad side of that corporate entity, which will still be powerful long after the individual or client has become elderly or passed on. And how many other jobs are there where someone can bill their clients tens of thousands of dollars and get that approved by a judge in fee hearings without having to verify the hours worked? There's more incentive to NOT work.

Admit it - there was and still is a "communist" - threat ! The reasons they removed "Wilkinson" - from the Housing Aut. was because the supposed - projects - were categorized as "socioalistic / communist" government housing. Of course, as a valid "excuse", for getting rid of him and accepting the Dodgers to build the sports complex. This type of thievery happened to all races not just of "mexican" descent. Yet, it was "unfair" - and the times were different. I have gone to see the Dodgers since I was little with my Dad and brother and friends. I will not let any of this keep me from the World Champions. I am of mexican roots, but I see all sides of the coin. To this day I still drive around Elysian park, it's a great place to hang out. This is a learning experience, don't let it change you, instead "change" yourself and become stronger.

The former Braves stadium in downtown Atlanta was built on top of a poor neighborhood. I moved to Atlanta in 1989 and went to that neighborhood often, for my job in public health, before they built the stadium. It was not a bad thing because the blight, cocaine shacks, and drug dealing had taken over. But, there's so much wrong in what happened at Chavez Ravine. And, to think that Wilkinson spent a year in jail for essentially pleading the 5th amendment, something which actual criminals do ALL THE TIME. So much wrong.

Devastating. Truly. 💔 There is not enough exposure to these injustices.

They got rid of lots of good people with that communist question...... Paranoid, corrupt men of power and greed of the few!

No a cumplido 100 años pienso se puede demandar a la Cd, de Los Angeles por no protejer a una comunidad vunerable y pedir compensacion. We're heading 2025 to maga destruction of the USA core by the tech oligarchy

How sad...

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This game is my one of the best of all times. I played it first when I was around 15 year old and I still play it today when I am 49. It brings memories and it has a climate which many technologically advanced games, almost realistic, don't have. The game was teleporting you to different world where adding your own imagination to it it made the game phenomenal experience. I used to play over and over for hours also in the middle of night. It was and still is to me a masterpiece for the graphic and animation. Thank you Jordan.

in the prince of persia 4d game, in episode three, I went down to drink the big potions underground, but there is no way out, did you intentionally leave it there, or is there an exit, some places are traps, but there is no way out, am I right, dear Jordan?

He go inito spikes

😮😮😢😞😖

I read your book and I loved it, fantastic interweaving of storylines, all equally immensely interesting and moving. Prince of Persia is the only game that both me (I'm 36 now) AND my dad played. I never managed to finish it, but I remember him beating it in 55 mins and I was superimpressed, I watched him do it in one go. We enjoyed PoP 2 too, and Sands of Time. I am getting alot more into programming and game making these days (I was educated a physicist) and I understand now that Prince of Persia was entirely coded in Assembler language, which is incredible. What you are telling here is very inspiring, and is very much what I enjoy about game making - the 'interactive movie' aspect of it (although I have a much easier time using Unity ;) ). Those limitations of old deviced often led to very creative technical solutions. I'm trying to develop for Android for similar reasons, the limitations are the excitement (modern pc hardware can be overwhelmingly powerful). Anyway, thank you for your wonderful work. Sam

Man this needs to be a movie

Ripped off with broken promises This is LA's shameful history . I guess you'd have to lived through it in order to feel what it's like , for your home to be violated then thrown out of your childhood home . Progress ? OR Greed then and Greed now

Some good memories here!

The Dodgers were the best thing to ever happen to Chavez Ravine.

As a 40 year old I just want to say thank you for countless hours of happiness during a rough childhood. I remember being amazed at the lifelike animations, there was nothing like it. I still have an emulator that runs it on my phone. Thank you

You made the most historical video game ever. The first time I saw Prince of Persia, when my brothers were playing it on the Super Nintendo. It completely blew my mind. Watching the gameplay looks cinematic like a movie. When I didn't get a chance to play the game, somehow my brother had a copy on the PC Dos. Having fun experience, be afraid playing it as a young age. Very please finishing the game to the end. So when the video game console becomes an emulator on PC, I played the SNES verison, more likely the Super Famicom of Prince of Persia. The game brought itself more features than the PC verison. It was completely different from the original. Having more bosses in dual sword fights, more death traps and areas. It turned out to be the best version I ever played. When video games start to go into 3d, I remember reading in a magazine Next Generation, share a new coming game of Prince of Persia 3d. Sadly, I couldn't give myself a copy because I didn't have the latest PC computer during that time. When Prince of Persia was coming to console, GameCube, PS2, and Xbox. I was very excited to play the Sand of Time. I've played it on the GameCube verison because I'm more into Nintendo. If I could have your autograph to sign one of my copies of Prince of Persia(SNES version), I would be very pleased to have the creator that brought video games to life

Jordan you made my childhood sweet and special. I kindly appreciate your toil. I remember playing the game in 1992 and 1993 at my Dad's office. And I recal on of his coworkers pronouncing your last name as Мечнер. With "ch" sound instead of 'K'😂 the guy called Youri did translate the introduction story about Jaffars tÿrany because I did not speak English back then😂

Thank you. This really touched me. The first time I saw it on PBS, and now.

Another Trail of tears😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Tgey made the rules and the laws and got away with that and worse!!! 💔💔💔 They wanted that prime real-estate and big boys decided that baseball was more important than housing! Another broken treaty😢

Huge admirer of your work Jordan, you're truly an inspiration.

Souther United raza keeping the history alive is the most we can do !

I’ve always said that the dodger stadium gave me a sad/depressing vibe it all makes sense now

Why doesn’t any body talk about reparations in these cases? This still happening today under the guise of eminent domain. I’m in New Mexico, 40 acres was cut from our farm under false pretense and made into a boat ramp that was turned into a dump site. All local and federal government crooked politicians.

My life would have been different if I would have this knowledge in my youth.

Gratitude and Appreciation. Thank you for Sharing your amazing photographs of my 1st home that my father Macario Cabrera (RIP) built for my Grand Parents "Don Julio" Juan R. Cabrera and grandmother Maria Ire'ne' Cabrera. I was born January 29th 1947 in Los Angeles. I was 15 days old when I was taken to live with my Grandparents. My father worked for the Hollywood Studios designing and building movie sets for the film industry. My father passed away 23 days after I was born while riding and being thrown from his horse. I took my first steps in my back yard undrr my avocado tree next to the pond my father built for my Grandmother. I spent most of my waking hours on the land, in my Grandparents vegetable garden, watching my grandfather collecting eggs from the chickens he raised and watch him break and train horses. My life was filled with adventures and most importantly the love of my Grandparents. My Grandfather unfortunately passed away. I watched him take his last breath while we were living in on Paduca Street in Palo Verde, California.

Thanks to your all effort and good games.

Reparations are due to the displaced

1:28 There she is! The sweet little Tatiana who broke my heart. Wish we could've seen a live action version with these excellent actors.

P.I.T. Prince In Training

LETS GO DODGERS

I've never been a Dodger fan. But I know an older woman who grew up in Chavez Ravine. She hates Dodger stadium to this day.

Thanks for putting this history out for all to see and know what happened. This practice still continues; so unfair. The big wealthy white man using their money and power to displace entire communities in a wrongful way. I was born and raised in California and I am a senior and never knew this until now.

we only had a few games on the Apple II and this was one of them. I enjoyed many hours of Karateka. Amazing art, sound, and gameplay. Thank you!

Hurd if this story a few years back ,🤷‍♀️not sure what happened this back in 1962 I was only 1 some these ppl don’t look old enough to remember 🤷‍♀️

Hurd if this story a few years back ,🤷‍♀️not sure what happened

Jordan Mechner made my childhood special ❤️ much appreciation

So the land developers supposedly wanted the land to build "low income" housing? And then after taking over the land, plans changed to make it into Dodgers Stadium?? Well the rich people & greedy developers are still screwing everyone today.

i was a dodger fan but after learning about this i will forever FUCKING hate the dodgers

I was born there, nearby, in 1967. I was a Mexican. Born as an American. In the French Hospital. In China Town. In The City of Angels. California Dreamin' in The Golden State. My Mother was 23 yrs. old at the time.💯 Originally from Michoacan Mexico, my mother's father, Salvador Chavez - emigrated to California, USA... when my mother was 9 yrs. old. They landed in Corcoran, but moved to Los Angeles after some time. She was one of 10 siblings.🌹 When here she lived in a suburb of Los Angeles, called Cypress Park, with her family. That's where all her brothers and sisters lived, my uncle's and aunt's.💗 After having me, and my brother Rene in 1969, she moved to an apartment in Glassell Park, on Drew St. My Mom was a go-getter, a Woman of Class... And worked early in her youth in the fields when she was young, up in Corcoran.💞

The people need to see this, share it and the Raza shouldn't ever go to another dodger game. Most of the evil people that did this are already dead. Justice will never happen.

First played the game in 1992 while I was 9. Mesmerizing impression. Life long memories ❤

Those who claim they boycotted the Dodger, were first in line to buy WS champs Dodger gear ! 😂

I’m a Black man who was born in Los Angeles my Grandfather watched the Dodgers play all the time but hated them. I ask my Grandfather why do you watch the Dodgers but hate them so much. Thats when he told me what had happened to the people in Chavez Ravine and how all those poor people where pushed out and lost their homes. I’m a big fan of the Dodgers but at the same time I feel so ashamed. I was a kid when my Grandfather told me the story

👋 from a french gamer. Thanks for the first Prince of persia... that moment when the young gamer i was in 90's, raised that sword to the sky for the first time, accompanied by that incredible music and light effect, was for me the precise moment when the love of video games pierced me forever. And i still love today... Thank you so much for that! 🙏