Roots of El Pueblo: The Beginning of Los Angeles

This 20-minute documentary examines the multi-ethnic history of the people who came to El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles from its founding in 1781 to the present time. Through many interviews with local historians, writers and residents of the area, the film portrays "an El Pueblo that is the core from which every group is represented in that sort of outward movement from the Plaza to the foundation of the city. It's the touchstone for every group in Los Angeles."