RASKAL LOVE - Inspiring story of TRG Gangster turned BBoy (Full Documentary - 2012)

[@beyondcinema]

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[@madxmaxxine6552]

Do you know if their family also has PayPal? Thanks for sharing this heartwarming doc.

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[@gregtoms1182]

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[@gregtoms1182]

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[@tkosandiegotrustknowone619]

I work with many South East Asians..They tell me many stories of the struggles they went through in their country! Like the Khmer Rouge, they never taught us anything about it in school. Cambodian people are VERY humble but are WARRIORS at heart... Im Mexican and i respect what your ancestors been through, i learned a lot about your people - 🤜🤛

[@csick11]

Thanks brother!

[@iforgotiforgot5642]

TKO GRAFF CREW

[@Speakeroftruth58]

Salute to all of you!

[@youremybiggestfan]

Its horrible. What happened in Cambodia is probably one of the worst cases in recorded history. I've heard horrible accounts that i cant even mention. No better than Hitler. But for some reason you dont learn about it in school.. Im from Chile and people dont know of the dictatorship, mass killings and torture that began on Sept 11, 73 and left our parents traumatized and exiled from their Country. I learned this early but its only the white mans history that seem to matter

[@wristsosloppy528]

I guess u werent paying attention during history class then 😂

[@juanfabela7812]

Damn great documentary,I’m Mexican grew up in south L.A. this movie spoke to me..I wish nothing but The best for him!!! Lost a lot of homies to gun violence… this boy is a winner and he will prevail!!!

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you Juan, much love homie.

[@musiccprflowwcamprecordsus946]

💯

[@MoeLeyton-un5jj]

@@beyondcinema whats good homeboy.. whats up with your homie Pong ( Cripple) solid fool was with him in camp and the halls.. I send mine..

[@masterkinglee]

The part where he talked about his mother got into me! Growing up with no father and just my mom, it was hard and I definitely know how it feels! My older brother was part of the MOD and he never let me join the gang or be like him! Lazy reminds me a lot of my older brother! My brother got killed in a drive by! Respect to Lazy for being a great role model!

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you King, I'm glad you connected with his story. Much love.

[@factormars4339]

Growing up wino father and my mum performed suicide when i was 17. Life is beautiful and horrible.

[@cheyenemariecole3006]

💖🙏

[@vannsea2232]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@b1gcinko62lbcya3]

Good doc my respect to them T.R.G I'm Mexican n from LONG BEACH grew up on that real gang war between T.R.G n LONGOS shit was real crazy, seen them get down..that war still gos on but not like it use to.. hell me n my cousins got chase by them as a youngsters on Anaheim n Lewis that jack in the box on the corner.. but I got alot luv for my Asians brothers n sisters they have a beautiful culture.. much luv

[@beyondcinema]

Much love homie, thank you for your comment

[@LXRD-SUPREME-]

That's dope bro !!!!! Your a g for showing respect to the rivals

[@a32o98]

man idk im mexican and where im from we hispanics, asians, and blacks grew up together

[@jaycee4504]

I'm white and grew up with them all too , also Muslims...I got a Filipina baby mom and a Viet wife 4 kids half.. TRG was around we had beef with them for ways jumping people all deep , including stabbing my cousins... I realize now this is really making the devil's work easy and struggle doesn't have a color.. I couldn't join any gang , gangster disciples and folks became my family cuz they excepted me plus we grew up together. CWB. ... ✌️☘️♠️

[@cagekireka3947]

The lucky one.

[@robertsand9569]

Idk bro but depends on where you grew up its tension like he said. And he’s kinda right in Pomona there was sick racial tension. The SS out there were smoking anyone that wasn’t Raza. If you know you know what years I’m talking about. And news flash it was in the 2000’s

[@lloyd4956]

Same here.. We had our beefs at times. Alot, of that was gang shit. But, in the end we're all family. Especially, during hard times.

[@louidivine3140]

The Mexican community and the black community here in Grand Rapids Michigan fight each other all the time. They hate esch other racially here. The surx13 and other Mexican cliques call the G.D.'s and such niggrz

[@Black_and_Grey_Ink]

💢So people know why the TRG's, East Side Longos and the Insane Crips, where a lot of RAIDER gear is cause each letter stands for something. All 3 of these gangs reside on the East Side of Long Beach so it goes like this: (R)emember (A)s (I) (D)ie (E)astsiders (R)emain (S)tanding or (R)emember (A)s (I) (D)ies (E)astsiders (R)emain (S)hooting !!

[@I-Rock-Vice]

49:20 As a father of a daughter and a man who was basically raised by a mother… This quote vanna used was SPOT ON! “A man who treats his Women like a princess is proof that he was born and raised in the arms of a Queen” 💯💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥹

[@JohnnyDawg]

We need more people like lazy to inspire the young to do and be better. Don't let your situation or environment to define you. Look beyond the clouds and you'll see the sky.

[@beyondcinema]

100%

[@sebastianliu2009]

LOL Let's ALL JOIN A GANG!!

[@ramonachavez-flanagan7771]

I watch a lot of documentaries and this by far has been the most touching. He is a true inspiration. I'd like to give his wife much respect she's been there from day one and still by his side! She's the definition of a ride or die wife! You both are a true inspiration to so many, I wish ya'll nothing but the best! Thank you for sharing your life, and know its helping so many! Again thank you for this powerful story much love!!!

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you Ramona, really appreciate the thoughtful and kind comment here. His wife is definitely a very strong woman and one of a kind. God bless!

[@Ypxsong]

This documentary made me gain some inspiration and definitely knowing that I'm not alone and struggling in the past. I've made big mistakes as well as a young buck, I truly loved and had passion for football when I was in highschool but going through so much obstacles and bad terms I wasn't able to be in the right track or had any support. Being an Asian American is tough and not being recognized. I am Hmong and I got love for all my Asians shout out to the Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese and ect brothers and the one's who still making it out the hood one love.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for sharing brother, much love!

[@mick_0359]

Indochina Asian’s have been through a lot especially Laos,Burma,Vietnam,Cambodia majority grew up with a lot political oppression and wars … violence and hardships is nothing new to us we’re really resilient cultures with a lot of pride and honour …

[@hellohello8556]

Respect to all South East Asians around the world from Australia.

[@mick_0359]

Was up my bro keeping real 100% with ya …

[@LewisC-iu3hh]

What’s up bro! I live in Fresno, we have a lot of Hmong here. I have many Hmong friends. Good people. They’re the ones who got me into southeast Asian food, now my whole family loves that food.

[@blackwater7183]

Awsome documentary! Was about to sleep but couldn't put it down. It makes me appreciate what I have that other people weren't blessed with. I know Lazy will pull through, there are actually many good people out there. You just need to find them. The enemy Lazy is facing now is the American Healthcare!

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you! And yes you're right on the Healthcare part, that's facts!

[@josetorres-ns4yh]

No man they lazy? Know poor people nothing no power

[@yoboydodge6255]

This real solid!! Good story of a man that used the hard times to push him forward. I did the same!! Sitting here now thinking damn, this sound like my story. I'm literally about to board first class for a company business trip. Life is crazy. Keep pushing never give up. You'll be amazed at your outcome🤙🏾

[@Coco-xw3wp]

These guys wasn't hard they were all sucks who couldn't fight!! They carried guns calling each other ni**gs! We used to beat they ass!! They never tested the blacks tho they knew better especially in WEST SEATTLE!!

[@richarddelacruz9906]

It's about values, Vanna valued friendship , family, and loyalty. That's a real G.

[@beyondcinema]

💯

[@SirFoodie1904]

You have my respect Vanna, even though I don’t know you, I’m also Khmer. I too went through similar situation you and your family went through. I’m from San Diego, the difference is that Khmer gangsters in San Diego used to always beating me up. I left to Seattle in 92 right after I graduated from college. I got jumped by OLB,I was wearing blue when I visited my older brother in Rainier. I was never involved in gangs but I have lots friends that were in the gang. One of my close friend I grew up with in San Diego found out I was jumped. So him and his friends drove non stop from Long Beach to Seattle with intent to search for the guys that jumped me. I told my friend to not do anything about it. Years passed after I ran into the very same individuals that jumped me while I was attorney in the City of Olympia. I was the able to get most of the charges dropped and helped these individuals get less sentences. It’s funny how life works sometimes. I wish you the best on endeavor Vanna and to those that are struggling. Life is tough but we can be tougher then life.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, I'm sure Vanna will appreciate this.

[@chikwanhanyashanu9543]

Thats cool live and let live shit gets old everybody I know is doing good or on dope with they kids doing heavy time it turns into generational curse sometimes thats why say stay out the way.

[@tdboomin121]

Crazy how this story matches my entire life only difference was in another city hundreds of miles away. Felt like this was a documentary of my life. Great job well told. -Respect

[@beyondcinema]

I'm glad you saw that connection and could relate so closely. Thank you for watching!

[@englewood1971]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 ghetto...so your human trash too ??? 😆 🤣

[@aperez8601]

Stop lying. You ain't no b boy

[@jm.sanchez8253]

This race war is stupid. Mexicans and Cambodians are very similar, we both had families who immigrated here for a better life and we both had to struggle with them growing up.

[@GhostRider03]

It's human instincts. When you feel pressure that your race, your people are being pushed out, it's a natural instinct to press back. If race wars are stupid, that speaks volumes on colonialism cause that's the biggest race war the world has ever seen. It's a fight of superiority. At the end of the day we are all human and it's imbedded in our dna to protect our own, but it's also taught as a social structure that we are segregated. Race isn't just a physical part of us, it's also taught in schools to divide. Superiority can only belong to one race in the age we live in and they make it more apparent by the day

[@tommysayavong1112]

Legendary! This is a unique story that you can relate to if you seen and been around this type of lifestyle. Doesn’t matter what your upbringing comes from everyone has struggles all that matters is how you push through it! Wishing each and everyone a happy new year and much blessings to come your way 🇰🇭🇱🇦🇹🇭

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you Tommy

[@niggahWAT]

Powerful movie! Im Laotian, our culture share very similar traditions as Cambodian culture. The part where he talks about having to become a monk, I’ve been there done that. But cremation and pressing that button. Man I shred tears hearing that bc I could never. I remember my first experience standing there thinking to myself what if I had to press that button instead of another family member. That hit hard man. Vanna, I wish the best of life to you man. Thank you for your story.

[@mrloso5393]

Felt every pain that Vanna went through! This documentary is very heart felt 🙏 Stayd bless yall!

[@beyondcinema]

you too man, thank u

[@sleeper9728]

MONO ST

[@888._ElI]

Man everyone so stuck on the race factor… it’s a damn shame .. this is such an honorable man and it’s sad people have more interest in helping celebrities these days then helping the people who do nothing but help others throughout there lives. This story genuinely has inspired and motivated me even if i never had the hard life as some of these guys. It’s about breaking through oppression and your own trials and moving forward to become a positive impact on people’s lives through our passions .. god please watch over this man and his family may your blessings fill every area of their lives. Amen. Really a great film that i would recommend every person in America watches.. really just could go on about how this has touched me… thank you to Vanna and to the team or individual that filmed this .. really great work.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you Elijah, this means a lot to us! Much respect brother, God bless you and your family.

[@Finis.Terrae]

I watched video of Selena Gomes going live on some crap,and people instantly starged with the $$ donation...to Selena who's net worth is around 800 million dollars and what's even worse,something you can bet your life on,most of those people who donated her all that money,never helped poor person in their life.

[@ernst91]

That's Cali for you.

[@mickeymouse7529]

Very few people at the end can say they have lived a full life. Vanna your story is amazing! Keep inspiring the next generation. Salut to you brotha! Stay blessed!

[@HoodCuItureTV]

Im mexican also was locked up in camp afflerbaugh with TRG i got down with one and it was a even fight they got my respect SouthSide Love

[@M.A2600]

So basically you lost the fight? Respect tho

[@HoodCuItureTV]

@@M.A2600 Yea ngl bro dude was fast

[@vangwizard]

This is a beautifully made documentary and I hope all is well and pray for my asian brothers and sisters that feel trapped in the game. Thank you Vanna for showing that HOPE is not fictional.

[@beyondcinema]

thank you fam

[@YungPoe209]

I can definitely relate nothing but respect here because I grew up within that generation as well Gang Banging was the life style in the 90’s Thanks God I turned my life around took me the hard way to change my life 🙏🏽💯

[@eddymarino2964]

Same here congrats to you!!

[@jmac091176]

Good man. Change is good.

[@bironcaldwell3923]

This brought back Hella memories... I remember when all my Cambodian friends from Hollyway came to Fremont killing break dancing. My boys transition to TRG either Hollyway or Waters Street. Dope documentary.

[@WavyMac]

Thanks for finally releasing the movie “bang bang” and raskal documentary on youtube after so many years. Fsho gonna smoke one and watch soon

[@terminatorsalvaje6521]

I thought that he was green lighted for Telling on his friends on that shooting that happened around his block the narcs rolled up on him let him go the next day and three of his homies went down for 187 ,211,charges that’s cray to see this now I guess it’s reap what you sole !!!!

[@englewood1971]

@@terminatorsalvaje6521 good riddance 😆 🤣 😂

[@richiesworld1]

This was a very personal, deep, and inciteful documentary. Thank you for making and sharing it. One love

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you so much!

[@kv6846]

This hits deep. Struggles in the 90s from gangs, racism, and family issues. I have been through also. I felt this. Thanks for sharing. Much props. Much love! Stay up, brother!

[@David_The_Texan_youtuber382]

I wish those gangs could just get along.

[@freethinker284]

They are racist as fuck themselves!

[@StevenP-313]

It’s sad growing up I hated TRG, my own blood cousins was my enemy. We went from fighting each other on site. Now that we’re older we talk every day. I wish I could turn back time and never joined a gang. I ruined my bothers life following my foot steps. We’re older now all with good jobs and life’s.

[@moe_G]

So you regret joining a gang and felt like u ruined your brother's life....but now as u got older you manage to have good jobs and lives? Doesn't sound like you" ruined" anyone's life.

[@WestSideBarson]

I'm from Karson right next door to Lbc the raskals is AKTIVE they fasho bout that street life. They had all the real cannons back in the day lol. Piru love from Karson 👌🏿

[@greyziedaddy9853]

Shout out west side piru from a raskal

[@WestSideBarson]

@@greyziedaddy9853 Woop all love homie.

[@grimreapersison5329]

This is very inspirational, Prayers to Vanna and his family from the Philippines.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you!

[@RockwithAj]

That was one of the best documentaries I’ve ever watched. U could feel him , his pain , his happiness in life. Wow I’m actually speechless

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for the kind words, Aaron. I truly appreciate that.

[@RockwithAj]

@@beyondcinema well it’s seriously awesome.

[@skimaskgank9224]

@@RockwithAj what

[@RockwithAj]

@@skimaskgank9224 what part are you saying that too lol what it’s pretty blunt. I really like the documentary.

[@skimaskgank9224]

@@RockwithAj Exactly What I Thought, Keep It Like That Buddy.

[@rodolfojesuspinedasoriano3930]

I want to congrads. The homie Lazy, on participating in being a true hero and role model for these youngsters of now and days. I gotta give to you homie on having the courage, wisdom, patience, and understanding. To lead and pave the way not only for the little homies, but also for older homies like my self. Me being latino and and 2nd generation vato from Imperial Beach 13 with all do respect To the homie Lazy and the rest of cast members. It shows to prove, that we still have alot to learn, But knowing the fact that we know that we have that room to better our self, In so many ways....You my brother are a inspiration to all of us. Thank you Homie Lazy...for sharing your experience with me and everybody else. Believe me, that Im not the only one thats greatful for such a powerful and positive message...yours truly Sinner From Imperialx3 LTS, San Diego, Califas.....

[@livemanikins]

Wow. This doc moved me. I remember hearing similar stories to this in Sacramento in the early 90s. Great job with the film. I’m praying for you, Vanna, and your family.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank for this comment Aaron, thank you for supporting.

[@LuisFlores-tv6ez]

I grew up in Outskirts of Houston and in Mexico for a little bit. Life was definitely a struggle. I grew up with Vietnamese and Cambodians in Galveston, we became brothers. When I went to visit my family in CA, i got along with these dudes real good. Every city I would visit (we all from the hood every city) we would get along real good because of the similarities in life we had. Idaho, Kansas, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, Indiana, NewMexico, and Cali are places i have family in that ive been to, and the hood is very similar every place.

[@CarlosLopez-sf6sg]

I’m from Houston I never knew there was Asians in Galveston

[@LuisFlores-tv6ez]

@@CarlosLopez-sf6sg in the 70's and 80's from Kemah to Galveston. All the shrimpers. Now they work in machine shops over by Cypress yes sir.

[@Simplepinoy703]

We grew up with TRG. My brother, our best friend never really got into gangs. It was tough for us since we had friends with other Asian gang members,LK members, AGD members. It was always a war over some girl most of the time. Other time was just stupid pride. We've been to many uncalled for funerals but that's the way of life if you choose that path. I'm glad we moved away and had a chance to go to college and make something of ourselves. Stay up homies!

[@kaneloc8491]

Yo I remember Lazy from back in the day with his Gerry curled hair and then the famous 90s trg rat tail! Lol! We be fightIng with the OTs at south shore back in the 90s! KAOS KREW! LOL! MAN I HEARD HE DIED A WHILE AGO CUZ! Bro I hope your doing well homie!!! Where you at bro???? Man didn't know you worked at genie either! Krazy!

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for sharing, Kane! Much love!

[@sonnyspliff]

"cause if he cares about you then you gotta care about him too" shit had me in tears. memories just came roaring in. good doc.

[@sophalawson6337]

Right just beautiful. Bring back the 90's memories.

[@korrupted1878]

I met some TRGs, YOG, OBS, from Cali back in the day in the 90s. This brings back memories. Thank you for this memory

[@remhk6672]

I remember those projects in pomona. My parents used to take our family there to visit their friends when i was around 7-8 years old back in the years of 93-94. The asian girls in pomona that were in jr high were all talking about TRG. They were the most popular thing back then.

[@stuartgorman]

very sobering story you got to admire his positivity and for having the confidence

[@beyondcinema]

thanks for the kind words!

[@jimmylevi1192]

Some of the craziest, downest, and loyal communities ever. Being an Uso, always had respect for our Cambodian brothers. Real recognize Real 💯

[@md929]

What's an Uso? Heard that from another gangster on KZbin before. Just curious. Thanks.

[@jimmylevi1192]

@@md929 USO is actually "Brother" in the Samoan Language. Uso is the proper term and uce is like saying bro.

[@himmyturner101]

Love to all our usos, Asian and islander unity

[@rodolfofierro1396]

Thanku lazy boy,I grew up in longbeach, california,I remember when I met sunshine from the T.R.G..in long beach this was back in the early 90's...ur video realy hit home to my life,from the movie u should consider writing a book lazy...God bless u my brother...Jesus is only a prayer away ...u have faith ,even a lil mustard seed of faith can move ^ MOUNTAINS"....Matthew 17 :20....God bless u my bro...

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you Rodolfo!

[@thepowerfullie3906]

It's sad that his "homies" and teammates discouraged him from dancing. It was pure jealousy that made them do that bs. I hope he gets the break he needs, I've been through some similar things he went through and it aibbrasy

[@DON13GOTI]

dope documentary... I went to middle school n high school with a few of the raskals he was kicking it with.. was one of the few Mexicans kicking it with the Asians in school... they was always down, much respect n love

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for sharing brother, much love!

[@ansoner]

He has a pure soul even though there was so much darkness around him 😇

[@beyondcinema]

Truly!

[@Miguel-kw5js]

This documentary is "THE" "BEST" & "SINCERE" documentary that I have ever seen in my 52 years of my life. Vanna is a warrior who fighting through the battle of growing pains. He was born to be a leader even when life throws curve balls at him. Vanna's love for others is so genuine, he is rich with love and that is why his Rascal Family look up to him even if he knows it or not and I truly believe he will not misguide the youth or anyone because he knows how that feel. Blessings are coming his way when he lest expects it.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for the kind words Miguel! Peace and blessings to you

[@earlgreychang7964]

This ONE of the best documentaries I’ve seen by far! RASKAL LOVE LAZY youR story made me go so much harder in life BroTheR. I Thank you! Rz till my times up.

[@mfjknufan]

Just to be clear. This is not a documentary on Raskals. But a documentary on Vanna.

[@ganktuh]

awesome doc. watched this when it came out. i can relate in some ways. especially how when they were kids, they all danced and were innocent. just like me and my homies. as we grew older, we stopped. some of us joined gangs, some got into drugs and the rest actually did alright. I look back at those days with a smile because it was the last time in life where we were just kids having good clean fun.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for supporting, fam!

[@doom8944]

What up G, man you can tell this cat Vanna they are interviewing in this documentary has some emotion in his eyes.. you can see the Pain he has felt and lived thru in his life.. his eyes tell a story for real

[@上野勇-j1p]

I used to fight these dudes all the time at Mercer middle school early 2000s I’m Japanese and hung out with the Mexicans and got jumped in SSL They hated me for that.

[@TheCapns]

I'm from Washington born and raised and the crew I ran with in middle school and high school were affiliated with T.R.G. and also The L.A.B. I went to the event in Olympia that they speak about here in the video I was only 12 at the time. I have friends who looked up to lazy and his b boy crew. They were way better then the other crews and we all were in awe of them and a good friend of mine actually practiced with them quite a bit.

[@mr.kweeks5086]

I grew up in Seattle during the 90’s gangland culture. It was crazy. TRG was deep in KCDC. Every-time I got locked up in juvenile TRG basically ran the joint.

[@mr.kweeks5086]

The gang i associated with was a mixed race. We knew folks BGD in the CD, asian bloods, Mad Pak, west side Samoan gang, BSP, Bay Side Posse, Filipino gang, UBN, another Samoan gang in south Seattle. Lime street Piru, elm street piru, all from the CD.

[@jeremyread1202]

You mean Bad Side Posse? Every time I was in KCYDC YOT and TRG were beefin.

[@mr.kweeks5086]

@@jeremyread1202 bay side pinoy

[@F30586]

The 90’s were the best times of my life. I was born in November of ‘78 so the 90’s was my era.

[@beyondcinema]

hell yeaah!

[@team69racing11]

Me 2 my bro!!

[@mr.kweeks5086]

Raised in Seattle, went to Mercer middle school on beacon hill. I knew everyone in the town when it came to hip hop, the gang life, parties, even know DV one. 78 baby, what a trip.

[@F30586]

@@mr.kweeks5086 78 Baby!! Scorpio…we grew up in special times. The back end of the crack era, which was the intro to the meth era. I remember seeing Oliver North on the news everyday because of the Iran Contra scandal. Which I really paid no mind to back then but as we know about it now, was the Reagan Era cocaine smuggling military operation that would get Rick Ross’ life sentence over turned. One of my older brothers joined The Marines right after high school and went off to fight in The Gulf War in 1991. I was 12 years old and he was 18 on the front line fighting a war. The beauty of it all…what makes everything so memorable even to this day is all the great music from that era. It was the dawn of all Hip Hop/Rap. Everything was new and original and was good! It was also the dawn of the grunge/alternative music scene and that sound was cool af too. What I wouldn’t give to go back to spend a day in the 90’s….

[@DoughBoy-jt3gm]

This guy handled everything that came his way Properly!!! I like this documentary gona let my teenage son watch it maybe he'll learn something! Not sure how vanna is doing financially now start a go fund me page for him he deserves it

[@123norkal209]

Just randomly came across this video,what an incredible documentary! I can totally relate with Vanna I went through almost the same things he went through,wishing you and your family good health and good fortune Vanna…

[@jamesmartin4902]

God Bless this young Man and his family. I too grew up poor, the oldest of 5, 1 little sister and three little brothers we lost our mom to cancer when I was 17. It was devastating, I know first hand what it's like unfortunately. Don't stop fighting Young Man, keep pushing.💪🏾💯

[@johnross8685]

This documentary powerful as fuck. These cats been through alot much respect to TRG they kept it lit no matter what the odds was

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you John!

[@luckyv23]

Much respect for making this documentary. I got all love for all Asians. Wish you the best continue to stay strong brotha 💯🙏

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for the love!

[@laoamericansports]

What can we say. An incredible story of adversity. It puts a lot of things into perspective. Vanna, we hope that you and your family can find peace and happiness. Thank you Byron Q for helping to tell this story.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you!

[@chickendinner5572]

I'm Lao, 37 years old, and grew up in NorCal. The old videos and photos brought memories of my childhood also. Arrived to America in 1990.. life was crazy back then for us Fobs. A lot of my friends were Khmer, Hmong, and Mexicans. Great times man

[@dragonbhalls9715]

Speechless.. Prayers to Vanna and his family!

[@kev4850]

19:17 damn that part hit close as a Laotian fr. I also heard the same voice during the funeral jumping scene. Who's voice is that/where is it from? And pushing that button, man. Hearing how Vanna couldn't do it, shit made me tear up. I still got moms and pops but one day they won't be here with me, and I'll have to go through the same thing. I'm glad breakdancing helped him. For me, it was school and wrestling.

[@beyondcinema]

thank you for sharing, Kev!

[@indovilletv8601]

Amazing documentary this Guy is a true inspiration wish the best for him in life and all those who've changed for the better

[@beyondcinema]

thank you for watching and supporting!

[@McK2Official]

Beautiful story bro. These are what the world need to hear...

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you bro!

[@lucy44853]

Yes, ❤📢💖💫

[@lucy44853]

You will be ok! We need you!

[@sammeerocket3776]

Triumphant. This is what courage and triumph is. Thanks for putting this together i believe this is needed more than ever at this time and im glad to see humanity for the win its not many that you see with the same spirit through so much adversity. This doc. hits close to home being a part of the same generation same wave of immigrant families being basically next door while all of this has been playing out and it gives me hope that at least for the southeast asian group we get to hear a voice speaking for positive outcomes. Thanks again to everyone that made this documentary possible.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for this!!

[@Westcoastguy]

Hell yeah. Been waiting for this. Thanks. Everybody let the adds play so they can make some money. 👍

[@sicarioyayo3337]

Hell yeah! Been waiting for this very motivational film. Love every bit of it! Bless bong vanna and his family

[@MrQwiksix21]

Bro...San Diego got a LOT of Asian G's.

[@mikejones9122]

We all need help one way or another, we all have struggle's, and none of us are perfect... Hopefully we can all live our dreams, have love, and peace no matter what 🙏

[@KaliRYDERS]

Big ups to you brother! 90s was a fkd up year for all Asians. Not only did we struggle with racism, we fought with our own kind! Fortunately some of us made it to today. RIP to those that didn't!

[@johnjohn1890able]

One love !! From this mexican dude that calls every man bro...

[@playertvink3346]

I'm rocking with my Asians kuz I know what they going through I felt they pain I've been through hell and back in the street life and that's why I joined the gang kuz I didn't have no family

[@FourOneSicks]

I turned this off as soon as this fool put a man named lazy in the same sentence as Martin Luther king and Malcolm x.💀

[@BBoy_PopTart]

I met Lazy at the Sea-Tac rec center, he taught us White Center Gangsters how to break dance. Lazy taught me the crab walk, my first move ever.

[@beyondcinema]

thank you for sharing this memory!!

[@peachtreee4649]

Interesting documentary. Many of my buddies joined the gangs growing up in the early 90s. And many joined for similar reasons as Vanna ...to band together in a new environment.

[@KhmerShadow]

When I first saw this years ago I wondered why his rap career was never mentioned. He was a pretty big deal back in the day.

[@JulietActual]

In the circle it was khown though. Good point

[@beyondcinema]

yeah we had filmed lot of that too but decided to cut it out to make the documentary more focused narratively. It would've been too long.

[@KhmerShadow]

@@beyondcinema you could easily release an extended unreleased director’s cut version

[@beyondcinema]

@@KhmerShadow Yeah maybe, but I'd have to find the footage first. Might take a minute

[@steveeazy18]

I grew up in Lowell Ma and i have a bunch of good friends who are TRG as well as many other Asian sets! They are some of the most loyal honest guys i have ever know! This was a very well done documentary!

[@beyondcinema]

Much love bro! Thank you for the kind words!

[@coryshaw7810]

Lowell baby!🤘🤘🤘 iv met a few myself can't really talk about the story but they are awesome people great BBQs and they always got your back if you show respect

[@stickxxcummings]

Much respect from a white boy from the woods, i didnt run the hoods , but i face the drugs n jail , probation n bail , stay strong y'all jump on over to Tennessee and ill show ya around the wood ,

[@marcellc6833]

As a bboy- I hope you still find the time to get down every now and again. Im seeing older bboys pop up all the time that still got it youd be suprised what you could still do bro! Its dope you got to break with Massive monkeys those cats have been serious for years. Powerful story bro, you went through some real shit

[@silentg886]

Bboyz 4 LYFE no matter how old

[@Pathtozion144k]

Vanna is like a diamond created through the pressures of life

[@JoseReyes-xs3js]

Dammn this had me in tears the whole document.

[@beyondcinema]

Glad you felt this, Jose!

[@paulmuniz773]

Vana I don't know you but I have heard of you I am an old skool Bboy / poplocker they call me OG Lock-Smith I have been doing it for over 20 years as well as I used too gang bang back in my day but I had that same mind set crazy how I watch your documentary here on KZbin wow it speaks volumes brotha may Father God continue too bless you and watch over you and your family in your journey God bless you

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you, Paul.

[@101therealest]

Finally get to see this documentary i must say it's by far one of the best

[@beyondcinema]

thank u, appreciate it.

[@sansarim2498]

Much respect to the homiez, and to the family that pass away,Bone, Looney, Pony Boy, went thru some real shet together,

[@HAMMER_2.2]

The part about his mom, and the parts where his homies show love to him, are really great parts of this great documentary. Good stuff man.

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you! yeah, those scenes are my favorite too.

[@dochscotty_01]

LAZY bro I'm from, Scotland, Edinburgh and young man you are an inspiration to a lot of younger catz don't ever think that because you wanted to take the right path through life that you have done anything wrong with this process your involved with always go with your gutt feeling of inter strength and a strong mind that I can see in you with the crazy life you had to be in some gang to look out for each other and your a boss man who can lead others to find a path through their paces in this world which is a survival mode and only some people have what you have I call it the seventh sense that includes minds that think alike and can see what others cannot but you do you and let them do their own self through a guidence to what you can share more experience and skills from the hood to another person keep it real man god bless you all your gonna need it by the way things are in life" facts "

[@lukehan7367]

dayum u guys r family. i grew up with u guys in MD. LAZY much love brother. 1 thing 4 sure is that life is hard but it makes us stronger. i havent shed tears like this in a while. just makes me thx my mother. thx my life my wife & my son. love ya

[@terryinn1]

Very inspirational love you brotha may your mom Rest In Peace and may you find love while you are on this earth 🌏 my bro take care !!

[@bluedownC]

Dude seems pretty solid, smart, and wise. Hopefully he still around and doing good.

[@beyondcinema]

He's doing okay but still fighting the cancer. Thanks for watching!

[@bluedownC]

@@beyondcinema damn. That's unfortunate.

[@I20-w4v]

Damn! Sorry to hear…

[@letsgetit90]

Not into the gang-banging life, but it's crazy to see that even TRG can have Internal conflicts. Just curious what the Fresno/LBC chapters think of the beef.

[@ungovernable1431]

Your an inspirational guy and I wish you nothing but success and happiness for the rest of your life. You got this bruv.

[@westcoastspartan1528]

It’s sad to over come so much adversity in life, which I have also done. And this man to be going through this and not being able to afford doctor bills. These are the people you should help who have made a positive out of a negative 🙏

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you for this. That's why I posted his wife's venmo account pinned to the top comments and I know some people have already helped her from seeing this doc on YT.

[@NSKINGS420]

I'm glad Vanna made it through! That story about his mom passing & him and his brother becoming monks was really sad & I felt that🙏🏽.

[@beyondcinema]

Thanks for watching his story.

[@abzram3481]

I hope the proceeds from this documentary if there is any goes to vanna a strong individual indeed a tru O.G to his little homies

[@beyondcinema]

yes a lot of it will be going to them. You can also support them directly thru that venmo account I linked.

[@babygotback999]

Bro you been a good help this year. I wanted to watch bang bang and now this. This can't get even way better now.

[@beyondcinema]

no doubt, glad you found it

[@prasg1186]

Great doc & Vanna's no doubt a captivating & a powerful speaker when he needs to be..

[@beyondcinema]

Thank you Pras G

[@branrichkayo]

I was wondering why they aren’t covering their faces then realized it wasn’t California rascals! lol. I grew up with Fresno rascal in the early 90s when I was a wee boy and I’m humble I didn’t join gang’s. Say no to drug’s kids!! Watch this doc and stay humble . “One day he’s your rider the next he’s your killer” love and respect gangster’s!!!

[@iforgotiforgot5642]

Ayyy Fresno

[@Big_Dawg49]

Is there a way to make a donation to the family like a gofundme page I m from Canada and we don't really have venmo

[@beyondcinema]

his wife was going to make one. You can use Paypal too.

[@Big_Dawg49]

@@beyondcinema info for that?

[@beyondcinema]

@@Big_Dawg49 [e-mail]