Tears in the Bayou - The Streets of Houston

"Tears in the Bayou" is a gripping and eye-opening documentary that delves into the heart of Houston, Texas, unmasking the turmoil within the city's inner core. While Houston boasts an impressive reputation, home to countless Fortune 500 companies, the film uncovers a darker reality-a city grappling with an alarming surge in its murder rate.
Through poignant and unfiltered real-life accounts, the documentary introduces us to resilient individuals who have survived life-threatening incidents, bearing lifelong physical and emotional scars. We bear witness to the heart-wrenching narratives of parents who have lost their beloved children to the ruthless clutches of gun violence-over 4,194 lives tragically cut short in the last 15 years alone.
As the film paints a vivid portrait of their day-to-day struggles, we witness the profound transformation these broken families undergo after such devastating loss. Houston, plagued by relentless shootings spanning back to the 1980s, stands at a crossroads: can it find hope amidst this turmoil? Or will the tears shed by shattered families merely dissolve into the vastness of the bayou, forgotten and unaddressed?
"Tears in the Bayou" stands as an urgent call to confront the underlying issues plaguing one of America's greatest cities. In the face of adversity, it challenges us to question our collective responsibility and explore the possibility of finding solace and redemption in a city long haunted by violence. This documentary beckons us to contemplate whether Houston's heartache can pave the way for a hopeful tomorrow, or if it will continue to bear the weight of countless shattered dreams.
Written and Produced by: Rico King
Project Manager: Carlos Harrell
Narrated by: Deric Muhammad
Produced by : Black King Entertainment
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www.blackkingentertainment.com

[@lburns7952]

I watch all kinds of documentaries. The ones with money......big productions, professional narrators, music etc. Without all that, this is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen of our people. Hands down You let the people talk. Let them express their reality. Crisp audio and visual. Well researched with no annoying loud, dramatic and distracting music. Well done.

[@BlackKingEnt]

For the people , by the people - Black King Ent

[@lburns7952]

@@BlackKingEnt Damn right. All day luv.

[@africaisawesome4707]

Well said, I agree wholeheartedly...!

[@crystalyj30]

This was one of the best docs I've seen in a while, and I've seen 1000s. It evoked every range of emotion - anger, angst, hopelessness, sadness, despair, hopefulness, inspiration, informative - I'm ready to mobilize. The brother with the bowtie must be protected at all costs.

[@JamesJones-rx5mn]

I appreciate this documentary and this needs to be seen by everyone that's a minority or from a bad or impoverish area. This is real, and though this wasn't my reality growing up, an I cried alot watching this. It was such a reality pill to swallow I kept having to pull away from it. Great job to the creators and for showing everyone the raw Truth, society would say shame on these black people for this killing robbing and hang banging, but my I was in grief because they won't understand this has become a way of life, and everyone would have an opinion without understanding, what would you do, when you grow up living and seeing this all your life, ans on top of it being in poverty, how do you stop it, especially when nobody would take the time to redirect or grab one by the hand and pull them up, I had no idea it was the bad. And my.heart goes out, I want better for my brothers and def can't stand the Killing of one another or the idea you have to live ready to die, or kill to survive. Tears fill my eyes at the idea. And that the fact there is no change or relief for them no help, and no way to change it, this is almost more deviating as watching what's going on in the Ukraine right now, they deserve better. And so do these brothers that are just trying to live in a world where it's get or be got!

[@trimzbycartier]

"If I can't feed my family and this man can feed his, one of us gotta go." The dumbest thing I ever heard in my entire life smh.

[@silentstorm2932]

Right!!!!

[@MzNoworNEVER]

Frfr 🤞🏾💯

[@virtousash8954]

I’m listening like if you see this man working feeding his family why not let that be your motivation to want to do the same! Just an excuse to kill someone sad sad sad!!

[@colonelfountain7347]

Trimzby Cartier exactly brother I was thinking the same thing how stupid was that statement! This is a mentality and a choice that's why I can't feel sorry for these fools....these are not black people these are niggas!

[@agthaog1986]

it might be the dumbest thing u ever heard and i can kinda feel u...but the reality is thats just how some dudes think when they at they lowest point. in reality, thats not just a black thing thats practically lowkey the american way. even in business "if we aint got and u got, we gon take"...i agree though it is backwards n sad but like they say "is what it is"

[@BasicTruth1109]

The statements about not having jobs available is BS. I served 15 years(17-32 years old) in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. When I was released, I moved back home to Ca and then migrated to Houston. At first lived in North Borough Woods Apt(Greenspoint}, and I was working at the Greenspoint Marriott. From there I worked my way to supervisor and saved money. My spouse at the time and I were rearing our newborn. I worked at the Tubular Steel in Katy and went on to make enough to where we ended up buying a home in The Woodlands TX. Success is a mentality. I have since moved back to San Diego and I am a Pastor who works to change the community. I don't get paid because God called me to do this assignment. My point being, Success is a mind frame. You MUST CHOOSE TO LIVE!!!

[@snoopu2601]

First of all thank you for sharing your story yes you are right if a person wants to make it he/she will make it happen. Right here in the great USA I just watch a video's of people that grew up in the USA when they were kids got into trouble there whole live's them went to prison when they got realised straight to the air port and deported back to the country they were born from. What I saw was all bad they didn't fit in a few were sent back to Tonga island stuck living in a hut it brought them back to reality with nothing. The other guy got deported to deep in El Salvador where he got killed two months after he got deported. You can watch the video's on KZbin. Stay blessed and keep on working hope nothing but the best for you and your family.

[@snoopu2601]

@richard mccann you got that right I listen to rap music just to hear what they are talking about I was blown away what these kids are listening to and glorifying. I am okay with my 80's on back music.

[@trayvontaware3813]

Imma be real its my be bullshit to you but live in 5thward and find out your self...and you fought for what these pakeha's to posses you from the real Houston have been a war zone USO don't get it messed up

[@latonyaking1551]

Speak Mr! You damn sure is right! Mind set! Motivation! You got 2 want 2 change! Jobs is out here 4sho

[@latonyaking1551]

Admire u

[@kendrickaustin4704]

I can't believe this documentary still doing #s, I had no idea it would get this big when I sat down and gave my story 💪 I appreciate yall

[@davidwanzo9922]

Any grown man that cry on camera for his friend truly had love for him. He knows you loved him and he loved you. Hold onto that because it's special. Alot of niggas don't have friends like that. I don't. And to the father who lost his son. Your son is in a better place. He's with God. Keep your faith man

[@TyronneRatcliff]

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” - Albert Einstein. A great quote to live by.

[@loveandfaithfulness4479]

Galatians 5:13-26, My brothers and sisters, you were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other."

[@ktm250sxUbeazy]

Albert Einstein was fucking his cousin. Thin he left his cousin for his cousins daughter. Not great values

[@SR-wv7ub]

@Vin Gasoline Thats DMT brother. They're brain is releasing a chemical thats gets them high and lets them have a peaceful trip on their way out. doesn't happen to everybody. The dope thing is that you can buy DMT on the dark web or from a really connected dealer and have that same trip. I heard the shit is life changing.

[@SR-wv7ub]

problem is that we live in world that conflates success with value, so a lot of people really don't know the difference.

[@Hanover91]

If you really want things to change, as sad as it is to say, activists need to address this first and foremost before we try and fix anything else. The only way to get regular people to want to help is by addressing their wallets. The drain that street violence weighs on our tax dollars enormous, hospital bills, nobody has insurance, everybody who isn't selling drugs is on government benefits, lack of community owned busniesses. If we can fix the hoods, we can fix America.

[@garywhite3936]

The problem is us, I grew up DIRT POOR, never thought of robbing or stealing, went to bed hungry many of nights as a child. I started working at the age of 9, delivering store flyers or returning bottles for money. No father, family on WELFARE. I always worked, and stay out of trouble. It's about the choices in life that you make. I could have join a gang and sold drugs, like some of my friends. I chose another way, kept PRAYING to GOD to help guide me to a BETTER WAY. The first time I PRAY TO GOD, TO NEVER LET ME GO TO BED HUNGRY AGAIN, that was the last time in my life, that I went to bed hungry. As a married father of one, there was a time when my whole house was unemployed, my wife and I, my son and the CAT were all unemployed. GOD MADE SURE MY STOREHOUSE WAS FULL, MY FAMILY HAS LACKED FOR NOTHING. GOD HAS BLESS ME AND MY FAMILY. FROM HARD WORK COMES GREAT BLESSINGS. GOD BLESS.

[@AlexFlores-nc7kn]

Amen

[@ChrisTian-lf2oh]

Seriously doubt your life has anything to do with fairy tales m8. Grow up and realize its YOUR choices that has shaped YOUR life.

[@garywhite3936]

@@ChrisTian-lf2oh You worry about your life, and live yours, and I will live mine. GOD BLESS.

[@barbarabarnes4398]

Praise the Lord, you have the answer! You didn't reject God's calling on your life. It's not about temple, pastor worship. It's about believing in Him and trusting Him. It's about a personal, intimate, heart-to-heart, relationship with Him through His Son!❤Stay connected to the source of righteousness and may He (God) continue to bless you & your family mightily, as you bless others with your testimony for His glory!💗 ("...the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." - Revelation 19:10) ~ hug

[@barbarabarnes4398]

@@ChrisTian-lf2oh Exactly! And he chose to trust and connect to our creator. God knows what you need before you even ask Him. It's His good pleasure to provide our needs. No "fairytale" just reality!

[@kcamp2364]

I am a former Houstonian watching this and I am sobbing. My condolences to all of the families effected.

[@michaell8184]

@Carol Chidester sobbing for HUMAN BEINGS

[@sugar293]

I'm their with u

[@nonyabiness4023]

This epidemic is happening in every city across the country. My son was shot and killed 2 1/2 years ago. Not gang related, not drug related. He was set up by people he thought cared about him I think. Trial for the shooter is coming up so I don’t say much about it. Our young men. Our sons, dying and going to prison. I feel every word these families said. The agony is beyond words. His girlfriend called me and my younger son and I went over there to an empty block just to find him unconscious and bleeding. I’ve felt despair, rage, unforgiveness, loneliness, flashbacks, insomnia…it goes on. I hope these people are ready for the consequences of murder. They’re not! They get arrested and worry more about their not guilty pleas. They don’t have guns in prison. It’s heartbreaking. You can grow up in a neighborhood and still make it. We have a choice. They made the wrong choice! Clout chasing! My son and all of these people are gone for nothing! Pray for this lost generation!

[@derek9153]

Born & raised in Houston. Dropped outta HS in 10th grade. Served in the Marines and Army for 11 years. Now I’m a ER nurse here. Please stop shooting each other. Edit: One year later and seeing this for the first time. Thanks for the likes. I love Houston. I was born and raised in Alief. To those people doubting me, I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1998. I dropped out of HS in the 10th grade. I went to Tomball junior college. It’s called Lonestar College now. The Marine Corps accepted my GED plus 15 college credits. I have the DD214’s and the medals to prove it. I’m not saying this to convince the people who think they know the military or my story. I’m saying this because I want young men and women to know that they can still make it if they don’t finish HS. It will be hard, but you can do it. God bless. Semper Fi.

[@TasmanianWolves]

Nine more years and you would have been able to retire, why you stop?

[@shouldntfckwitme3737]

A marine saying not to shoot people.... The irony

[@bigmaccm4455]

@@shouldntfckwitme3737 Protecting the country.

[@suavehouse5150]

Anthony Le It’s called GED

[@suavehouse5150]

Thanks for serving 👍🏽

[@godshelter211]

A OG that served 10 years told me that "your worst days on the outside are better than your best days inside". Think twice and take care.

[@gparker2388]

Funny thing real shit don't get that many likes but bullshit flood the internet this the realest shit I've read and shout out to the OG that bestowed that knowledge upon u

[@godshelter211]

@@gparker2388 Real recognize real. I'm glad someone else can appreciate and understand the true meaning of that statement.

[@gparker2388]

@@godshelter211 right on✊🏿

[@mattseaman5397]

Sounds like Big Herc.

[@godshelter211]

@@mattseaman5397 I've heard of him, just haven't watched any of his videos yet but I'm definitely going to now. Sounds like he's got a lot of knowledge and wisdom to offer.

[@You_not_ready214]

Being born and raised in Dallas Texas, this brought tears to my eyes mane. To all my brothers and sisters seeing this. I LOVE YOU ALL AND PLEASE STAY SAFE.

[@Nicksryup]

Fucc Dallas we talking about the 🤘🏽

[@BeenJanky]

Omg the dad crying and talking about his son...just broke me down 😢😢 when he said to SUCK IT UP! I was done

[@qmagoo4615]

We need more documentaries like this. Docs that show the.pain and damage, instead of glamorizing all the street shit.

[@blackambrosia24kcorporatio32]

😨😨😨😨😨😨😨

[@MrMrToYouThough]

Preach

[@Drando1989]

These stories have to be told from the perspective of the people who actually live it. That’s why this documentary is so good! 💯

[@Robskimask]

No only people from SURBURBIAN want to be there. We spend out whole lives trying to leave. I made it. You see glamorizing I see just another story.

[@josethemj23shoefan66]

These are the same ppl that glamorize sex offenders, prisoners, and cartel/mafia activity

[@tiffanyhill6337]

Just because you're from the "hood", it doesn't define who you are nor does it determine your destiny. YOU define who you are and where YOU go. It's not where you come from but where you're going. May their souls rest in peace. My condolences to all of the families who lost someone to gun violence. Guns don't kill people,: hatred, lack of self love, lack of guidance, lack of education, lack of discipline and lack of respect kill people.

[@comptoncompton526]

You should not speak on nothing if you live in a gang banging place you force to bang when you have people banging on you and shooting at you you going to bang the hood unless your parents move

[@comptoncompton526]

In American stopping acting like you don't no

[@tiffanyhill6337]

@@comptoncompton526 Compton Compton I can speak on whatever I choose to. I'm speaking from what I grew up seeing. I grew up in the heart of Memphis my guy. Joined The Gangsta Disciples at the age of 12. Been down for 19 years. Gtfoh.

[@tiffanyhill6337]

@@comptoncompton526 You're right. I banged throughout college. And like I said it lacks self love, self respect and lack of knowledge. I did better because I knew better. Have a good day

[@tiffanyhill6337]

@@comptoncompton526 and stop acting like you do know. Boy I tell you about these refined African Americans. Lol.

[@michaelallen1930]

The violence here in Houston is just out of control. It needs to stop.

[@JoJo-qj7vp]

I'm from Dallas it's that bad in Houston? In 2021 ? Or is it worst since this video came out

[@michaelallen1930]

@@JoJo-qj7vp it’s gotten a lot worse this past year. Started getting worse late 2019 early 2020 IMO

[@JoJo-qj7vp]

@Jay Danm unbelievable bro 600 ? I hope Dallas don't get like that

[@southernguru1455]

2020 houston became the new Chicago, bodies like never before. I was born and raised here.

[@p2a0p2e0r1]

@@JoJo-qj7vp It's worse now. Our murders are back up like they were in the early/mid 90s

[@cajunscorpion]

One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen! I’m from Houston and I’m still here. I pray we get it together.

[@mr.hester5671]

Born and raised in H-Town... blessed to have made it out the hood... love it here... wish many more can overcome and beat the odds...

[@stephaniemurria5534]

They have to want it. There's struggle and sacrifice to move up.

[@southernguru1455]

I'm omw out OG I made it!

[@mr.hester5671]

@@southernguru1455 ❤️💪🏾🤘🏾

[@AS34N]

Much love, God bless. Bless up bro, you one of the lucky ones

[@bigcountry6314]

See that's the issue @rawgangsta .. it wasn't luck it was ( his choice to rise up and move out ) .... Everyone has the same choice !!

[@dragonballa5083]

1:32 Instead of “one of us gotta go”, how about both of y’all stay and help each other survive. That’s how we win, we save ourselves.

[@ercushkakulmetov7458]

that's not how capitalism works

[@insanoinsano3878]

@Wade Watts u a perfect idiot bro

[@donaldmack2307]

Ercushka Kulmetov Take your commie shit and fuck off. Capitalism has nothing to do with what that man said. I am a capitalist and what he said is appalling. Capitalism can exist without this attitude of “If you have something I dont have I will kill you” , you know that, right? Jesus fkn Christ.

[@munky984]

That’s that retarded shit

[@blacksun911]

@@donaldmack2307 yup ,tell that your own big companies who are raping entire states exactly that way,look at Chile ,Venezuela or Ukraine.And by the Way ,Communism is a political System while capitalism isn´t.And while Communism isn´t even forbidden in your constitution, capitalism as you have it today is...and there are reasons for it.Go and look what your founders thought about it.Ben Franklin would rotate in his grave if he would know that his face is on the 100 Dollar note.But i think that´s the sarcastic Way of the criminal Banksters to say:"Benjamin,Benjamin, do you really thought we would gave up that easy,now look at you-while slappin with one Finger on the 100 Dollar Bill.Which pretty much makes America easily a fucking joke.

[@MusicalMoonMan2]

Did anyone else cry through most of this documentary? I sure did. God bless us all. We sure need it now more than ever...

[@MayorGoldieWilson825]

It was probably just allergies

[@SINcerelyTANNIKA]

I did

[@og-greenmachine8623]

I think you’re the only one over there ma’am

[@diannh2894]

Such an excellent documentary that a regular person made. Amazing

[@jayjoubert4699]

I am a bald headed white male from South Louisiana and sit here @ 0500hrs in complete compassion for all in this video. My demographics are inconsquential ... mentioned only to acknowledge that I could never truly appreciate the depths of such a life. Retired from military of 30 plus years...I am left with complete pride of the strong men and women...leaders. With an extended brotherly hand, my prayers are dedicated to you and yours.

[@macknation5189]

May God keep you and bless you

[@damnb7898]

Jay Joubert that was nice!

[@queenofthenile4547]

I know black and white Joubert from LA. God bless!

[@rawyouout]

Jay Joubert Baton Rouge is starting to get worse than Houston

[@conyacromnson2156]

This was some real ! much love right back to you. We should work together instead of fighting one another.

[@jamesbrown-tv6ie]

Moved to HTX in '91 at the age of 19 and have lived all over this city.The one thing I know that has kept me safe is working, going home and staying the hell away from the club's and hood ass hangouts and gatherings.

[@jamesbrown-tv6ie]

and just to back door this comment. My father made move here to get me away from the Fort Worth gang wars plus he stayed on my ass because I was messing up bad. He told me make better choices. So I did. Some my closest potnas growing up are 4ever gone some are repeat felons. I was on the fast track in that lifestyle. I thank GOD and my dad that I am here today and able to guide my son on a better path.

[@k.anthony2399]

Yea bro. I'm from Houston. I live in 3rd Ward off of Elgin. I love my people and the women. These niggas is just ignorant. You can live a very fruitful life down here. Just don't join a gang or associate with them.

[@johnpierce4778]

@@jamesbrown-tv6ie what part of Fort Worth brother

[@lakendrapeterson3382]

And that's facts..but sometimes if it's your time it's your time.

[@Msmac717]

@@k.anthony2399 I totally agree. A bunch of silly boys who never earned shit. Ignorance to the highest power. Forcing the world to acknowledge that they aint shit. Waste of life..

[@Moneyg73]

I was born in Houston in 85. My family moved to Dallas in 91. Not sure which city has higher crime, but I love Texas. Peace y'all.

[@SuperHtownswag]

Houston for sure

[@Moneyg73]

@@SuperHtownswag 252 murders in Dallas last year. 300 murders in Houston. Too high for both cities. They're on pace to be higher this year too.

[@CourtneyxAmanda]

17:40 I cant help but break down into tears hearing the fear in this little boys voice... he should be focused on school, sports, and making friends, but instead, he has to worry about surviving his own neighborhood. its not fair.

[@Nicksryup]

It’s what he’s being taught,are you even from Houston?

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Weak... y’all cry over everything

[@jennyjones1998]

I used to work at the middle school that serves the apartment complex he lives in. That complex is no joke! He is not playing when he is talking about the gun shots. It is sad. I had 4 kids shot in 5 years. 1 fatally after I left. It was so sad.

[@DONTBBALD]

I lived in Houston I'm back in New York. In the middle of this documentary I stopped it to look for an ex boyfriend I lost contact with years ago. I went back to Houston in 2014 looked for him, nothing.... Went online again today and found a obituary for him. I was hoping it wasn't him but then I saw his mamas name .... I'm soo sad. Now I'm rescheduling my clients.... I need a moment.

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

I’ve watched countless documentaries on murders, gang life, New Orleans, Chicago, New York, etc. This is hands down, the most in depth, thought provoking documentary I’ve ever seen. These stories, listening to friends & family members talk about their loved ones was not only heart wrenching but seeing these folks through their eyes really slammed the tragedy home. Listening to the moms made me grateful that both my children are safe & still with me. The survivors of shootings telling their stories was sobering. My heart goes out to each friend & family member; I will be praying for Houston. Thank you for sharing your stories, your tragedy & heartbreak.

[@jehovahabebe2860]

🙏😭😭🥺🙌🤲

[@bingmarshall6937]

We pay while they’re growing up with EBT, housing, etc then when they finally grow out of the EBT on mamma they get it for themselves but now we get to pay for all the hospital stays and funerals. You ppl aren’t worth it!

[@indianajones443]

@@bingmarshall6937 why are you wasting your time watching a video about the struggles of ppl who aren't worth it.. you ppl are obsessed!

[@team69racing11]

Absloute madness!! So so sadz!!!!!!

[@Driverswithattitudes]

@cray Smith #facts...they flaring right now

[@gitonganyaga1358]

Grew up in Africa.Live in St Louis,Mo.All I see in America is just opportunities.I cannot judge my brothers who were brought here long ago but have been caught up in this mess.Sometimes,you gotta run your own race.This gang thing kinda slows you down.I was too poor in Africa to even think about not making it in this country. Life is beautiful and nobody is justified to take another.

[@toolguyslayer1]

For every 3 cents a life is taken a memory is destroyed we are like one-way computer and if you take bits of memory out here and there it will be one crap computer and no one will want to use it they will destroy it and throw it in the rubbish if anything we can do better we have to

[@jeffmiller1237]

Hi Gitonga, my how ever many great grandfathers was a Revolutiary soldier here and so our family has been here since the beginning. My wife, like you, is also an immigrant from Philippines. Anyways, I just wanted to say it's nice to see that you have a wonderful perspective and appreciation for our Country. Praying The Lord God be with you here.

[@KennedyAsante-lc3fp]

I was born in Ghana but been raised in Houston since I was 3 this the kind of life I've been used too I've been to prison before and now I'm finally going back to Africa for the first time and I feel like as black man we really need to help and uplift each other instead of killing

[@beautyishername503]

Omg the guy that got shot in the head/eye by his own cousin and in front of his child was heartbreaking 💔💔💔

[@jamesst.patrick9768]

On February 16 of 2019 we loss my nephew Davonte R. White. He was in the car with some of his other friend here in Houston at the corner of West Montgomery and Little York when he and his other friend was shot in the back seat of the vehicle that they were in. After he and his other friend was shot in the back seat of the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle drove him and the other friend to the fire station and dumped them and drove off, my nephew did not survive. So to all of you claiming to love the streets so much I am here to tell you that the streets are not going to love you back. Stop with this nonsense, stop hating on your own kind and try to build each other up.

[@Jstaywinnin]

rip Davonte R. White.

[@mr.c5908]

My condolences my brother

[@richardruss9110]

Common denominator, no father in the house. My brothers, my fellow human beings, we as fathers, are vastly more important than people want to acknowledge.

[@kingjay1524]

God made us the leader, you are so right. Without a leader the rest will perish.

[@jesusalfrb]

Agreed

[@bigdicklarryc]

No father in the house, is not what makes you indulge in this kind of stupidity. I didn't have a father in the house with me, either... but my mother would have beaten the shit out of me or worse, before ever allowing me to demonstrate this type of ignorant assed behavior.

[@C.kirk1287]

Richard Russ exactly!

[@LuisPerez-rf8of]

Richard Russ or you could raise minimum wage so mothers don’t have to work all day. Most them had no one present in their homes because parents were working to much. Raising wages also allows kids to work a normal job instead of turning to crime.

[@carebesr7769]

That was amazing documentary I lost a child and I pray for Houston and the world I’m so thankful for you making this movie thank you

[@lauraprewitt7475]

I started to watching these documentaries to help educate myself on something I know nothing about. While growing up my folks had their own struggles ... we were poor like most of us in the flyover states, but I knew I was I safe to go outside & ride my bike. I believe so many people in this country have a strong opinion on shit they have NO idea about. They have NEVER lived in these kinda neighborhoods. This is like the 8th or 9th doc in the last 3 days....so thank you for putting this out. Maybe more people like me who don’t know will take a minute learn & try to understand rather than judge & honestly slander these young folks with no education as to how this could happen. We need BIG changes in this country. As a white woman with a mixed child who raised by parents who taught me to love everyone & accept anyone who loves you back, I pray more people will start reaching out across these lines that have drawn for us & say NO MORE! NOT TODAY! Help each other & love Thy neighbor. NEVER stop educating yourself ... that is where the understanding & change will come from. Peace to these families & the friends. Thank you.

[@beecool2984]

R.I.P. to all that were killed due to gun violence in around the world.

[@jeffwatson151]

FAFAX ON FAX ON FAX!

[@lvi8957]

I envy all dead 💔

[@lvi8957]

The dead @ least in peace💚

[@MsXaadiyaPrincesChronicles]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqS3eYeLpcl4g9U

[@nexus7292]

Wait a minute, guns commit violence? Are we talking about guns that think on their own? Wowzers

[@DJprettyeyedsky]

Wow, this documentary had me balling my eyes out and I am just beyond emotional . My heart really goes out to all of those mothers . That is STRENGTH. May God be with you !!!!!!

[@azysrael1111]

Things have gotten worst

[@Bghtxxx]

​@Zap Rowsdower lol ur neighborhood is soft compared to any hood in Houston, mf teens be killin and robbin out here this city does not play

[@terrelljackson6476]

Based on stats alone, the reverse is true. Murder rate and count, or crimes in general, was much higher in the 80s than it is now.

[@johnnytrinh1499]

Blame ourselves. The whites provoke but, we cant play into the whites hand

[@sflenterprises]

@@terrelljackson6476 he’s talking about compared to when the video was released.

[@sharonjackson268]

​@@sflenterprises In 2024, things have really gotten worse!!!

[@MissHinds09]

This documentary was put together very well real talk.

[@6164053044]

Yes and you look kinda beautiful In your profile pic Valerie 😉 real talk- no disrespect

[@D33Lux]

Very sad watching this, all those young men wasting their lives away on negativity.

[@_saucyam_]

Valerie B not really

[@franciscourquijo9160]

#kane poe they spoke to try and keep younger people from being in the streets sometimes that more important than being gangster

[@haddytouray2714]

U are right

[@MelaninMonique]

I truly hate this mentality of being from the hood you gotta get it how you live....TF. I'm from the gutta. Lower 9th ward New Orleans. Ain't come from shit, ain't had shit, etc. I was a teenager mother X'2......Went to school, went to college, gotta career, open my own business and my older kids are following in my footsteps (minus the kid part). Them two kids I had...One in the navy, the other is about to graduate college. Cycles can be broken. Period. People have to want better to do better.

[@Copium88]

W

[@sunniemorales4406]

Yes exactly right! I dont know you but I am proud of you!!

[@kountreekat4150]

🧢

[@MelaninMonique]

@KKKrazy KKKaren unfortunately you're still in New Orleans. Lol. You are 5hrs away and everyone that left for "Katrina" went straight to Houston. You're not missing a thing. I actually live in Slidell now.

[@MelaninMonique]

@Fish Sandwich Thank you. Its a lot of us though, its just not exposed the way it should be. Even though I grew up poor, I was raised by my parents. Which, they didn't play that "thug" shit. Now I have 4 children. All of which has the same father. My 23 year old is in the Navy, 21 year old graduated college but is at home trying to figure it out. 18 year old just graduated high school, and 16 year old with a year left to do. ALSO, I'm not a grandmother. I thank God for showing me the way.

[@alpha7642]

I've been shot. I also lost my only brother due to gun violence. Losing him feels like I have a hole in my soul with a nausea feeling. Hurts every time I think of him. Its like living with a amputated limb. You'll never be the same. After living on earth. We are going to appreciate heaven so much. Gotta keep pushing though.

[@bettyjones9220]

this doc is one of the best I have ever seen….

[@BlackKingEnt]

Thank you.

[@morab9175]

" more black men are in prison today than were enslaved in 1850 ", wow a strong statement .

[@Attilah23]

'cus there is a lot more of them now.

[@JohnnyUnderscore1981]

Rap music.

[@Drando1989]

@@Attilah23 that doesn’t make a difference when an ALARMING amount of Black fathers and sons and uncles are incarcerated. Black men are leaving their community unprotected.

[@JohnnyUnderscore1981]

@Beam4Life nope. Ignorance.

[@Drando1989]

@No Pill 4 me this is true. African men in 1850 in America were emasculated in different ways. The white man has ALWAYS feared the African man, which is why the methods used during slavery were so brutal. They had to do REAL PSYCHOLOGICAL damage in order to instill fear in the Africans they enslaved. It’s all evil.

[@BruhBruh-ui4bg]

Don't let a street fantasy blind U from the street reality. #WakeUp

[@blacksultan85]

*Bruh Bruh* that was best comment I've heard especially these so call gangsta rappers these cartoon characters smh

[@courtneyparrish6878]

Stop believing in these rappers smh

[@leroythomas4967]

Bruh Bruh Excellent fact!

[@MrMontel42]

The love of money is the root of all evil. If economics issues is the common denominator in all urban communities then it's time to eliminate the need for money. Sounds crazy but indigenous person have got to work together. African people are by nature communal. When their atmosphere is perverted with this industrial worldly substance and the resource and abilities to gain those substances are limited, then what you get is this world of chaos. It's time to study indigenous living. The industrious living doesn't work for impoverished people. Either go to school or grab a tool...whatever the case, it's insane to think there is anyway to not have casualties in the inner cities.

[@Edgesofnowhere008]

Danger is Real Fear is an Illusion

[@XoeCox]

This was so well made, many of us in Houston don't realize these things are going on in our city.

[@octaviaburton]

Agreed. Born and raised in Houston. A few years ago my family moved to Humble . I never knew Houston was like this.

[@marniemarn4574]

This was so well done, but so painful to watch. My heart hurts for these lost lives- these shattered families.. I cried with these injured and deceased’s loved ones- especially the Mothers. I struggle to find the words to describe my pain. My precious child was murdered in a family community park on a sunny Thursday afternoon just a few miles from our home. I never even imagined my life without him. We didn’t know this guy- we had no problems with anyone. He just wanted to take a life- “catch a body”. That murderer killed my whole family that day. And for what? So he could brag about it on SC. I will never understand this. The loved ones- the ones who have lost their son, bro, classmate, sister, cousin, neighbor, friend… they are the brave victims, and I admire them for sharing their pain in this documentary. It’s so poignant, and powerful. Thank you, and May God bless you and yours richly.

[@leonapatton6876]

You don't just kill one person you kill a whole family, 😭

[@criticworld874]

I'm 43 years old born and raised in Houston Texas, Houston never been peaceful. It been rough here not cool at all we lost as a culture as black people.

[@Vedo729ify]

This is so sad. I'm here in Georgia and feel for yall bruh. We lost as a people...Only God/YAH can fix us

[@pacman1916]

Bullshit. Houston is incredible. I stayed in sunnyside, 3rd ward, mo city, and I'm currently in greenpoint. If you mind your business, you good . Trust me

[@rcgtone6221]

Im 45 and thats a lie there are several areas with no crime Houston is big as fuck

[@InAnotherLife90]

I love the hood

[@bundlewebb6963]

B A D Houston hell nah u trippin I’m from the west ik it dangerous every where in houston 💯

[@1stsharkb8]

Wise words from George Kemp. My heart breaks for these parents. People always look at me crazy when I say my parents are my best friends. But its true. Hopefully, youngens will watch this and actually HEAR it! Props for making this video!

[@christopherwilliams7905]

Its weird... They kill each other over nothing but then at the funeral they are so emotional... It does not make sense

[@bennuballbags2]

Low intelligence

[@Asencion]

Y’all are so slow if you don’t get what’s going on

[@jesussaves6510]

"Out of control" fonz Carter

[@cillablah9508]

You watched this who documentary and that's all you got out if it? They are emotional because they are loosing loved ones to violence in the streets. "They" are human and have feelings.

[@b.csplatbriancross7062]

@@AsencionNo father's

[@ivettemolina6026]

The real reality is that GOD needs to be first in the lives of all of us ......not religion .....2 TIMOTHY 3 AND MATTHEW 24

[@chriss4357]

Religion represents how somebody sees God or has a connection to God. I think you're saying religion, but really should be saying what you mean through another term.

[@ThatFoo.frmTha713.]

@@chriss4357he did, u just don’t understand. He made his point just look at it

[@richardrowlands9113]

I have no words, I have tried, I'm Australian, just know I see you

[@macanthony1982]

Folks be fighting over blocks that they dont own... smh.. #sad

[@jacklyman141]

If KZbin actually starts putting ads on non-monetized videos by creators who never asked for them, that just goes to show how greedy this corporation can be. This thought is disgusting. KZbin is essentially making free money off small channels and not paying them a single penny. Yes, these are small channels, but since there's so many of them, KZbin will still make a huge profit off of this new policy. I don't care if KZbin hates us now, it must be said by someone. I urge to our subscribers that we spread the message to all creators, and urge KZbin to immediately repeal this new policy. - Father

[@sofiaami5729]

Word

[@btx5740]

Fighting over blocks that the HOUSING AUTHORITIES OWNS!

[@castishe40]

@@btx5740 Exactly

[@vanessatheurbantarotgoddes2192]

Saids who....all of what our ancestors built was taken....and thrown into money that the slave owners took so they future generations can build stuff

[@Nugzz187]

Been looking forward to watching this 👍🏻

[@Imvelo31]

I come to rewatch this about my beloved home city every so often . we have come so far and I know we still that far yet to go. I write this as my own cousin has fell victim to gun violence since last time I watched and it is so erie that I was in a whole different mindset the last time I watched this.

[@BlackKingEnt]

Send us an email at [e-mail] . We’d like to hear from you.

[@aehsek731]

Hands down one of the best documentaries I have ever seen in my life!! My bestfriend son was murdered this year and I started doing research to understand this life style that our children are gravitating to. Please wake up, Go to school, and get an education and READ READ READ!!!!! INCLUDING MYSELF. Thanks for this video I will be sharing and making my 2 daughters watch also.

[@mackdman]

To understand the streets of Houston, this is a MUST watch movie!

[@pacman1916]

@Frankie Raman well fuckem.

[@3tz71ji]

The best thing I heard in this great documentary is "Get into books." 138:28 There's a universe of joy, peace, strength and wisdom in books. I hope these kids follow that advice.

[@CourtneyxAmanda]

This was a wonderfully filmed, produced, and edited documentary

[@teddyondrumz]

I'm from Houston born and raised. This stuff breaks my heart

[@aprylspage5852]

When ppl see a family eating, they don’t see the struggle, hard work & sacrifice that produced that food. They just see the reward of hard work. The formula for survival is the same for most of us. It’s irksome to here that “if your eating & I’m not.....) bs because the majority of us struggle to have the things we have. The guy in this film said “they catch felonies” like it’s a cold or they’re victims of the felony. I wanted more than my parents & the ppl in my neighborhood so I studied, worked 2 jobs, went to school & slept 5 hrs a day for 5 yrs. 5 yrs is all it takes! If I can do it, anyone can. They just have to want it. If I sold drugs, the end game wouldn’t be “being a drug dealer”. They’re in love with that fast money without work effort but the trade is the high risks of jail & death. Gansta Rap/gun culture is the tool that a portion of our ppl use to commit self genocide. If we want others to respect us, we have to respect ourselves. What good are Jordan’s, chains & cars when your soul is lost?

[@adamsmith9842]

You're so correct. I'm glad you used your brain and hard work to better yourself. We all have the opportunity to make it in this country, as long as we have our health.

[@ImplosiveCatt]

And they call you privileged.

[@rockbay79]

There are many very good people in this video who are a victom of their environment. They need to relocate to a more productive environment. I grew up poor in the Delta Region of Arkansas with little in life to look forward to each day. After I graduated High School back in 1979, I went to work for the next 2 years. They were mostly crappy jobs. I worked at a Car Dealership detailing cars, then I worked at a Full-Service Gulf Service Station for over a year, then worked at a Glass Jar Producing Factory and finally, I worked a few months on Second Shift at a Greeting Card Factory. Then, one night after work, I decided I needed a life-changing environment where at least there was some hope of a better life. So, I joined the U.S. Air Force in Feburary 1982. I made a 20 year career of it and retired in March 2002. Without doubt, this was the best thing to occur in my life. Now, I'm completely retired with a well-earned pension, I have two B.S. degrees and I'm finacially stable. I own my home and vehicles and owe no one money. The only bills I have are monthly utilities. I know some will say, "There is no way out". But really, there is a way out, but the person must want it and sacrifice to get ahead in life. When I joined the military, I had to give up my friends, family, home environment, basically everything. Had I not decided to change my life in such a radical way, I'm sure I would be dead. So many of my close friends died while I was serving on Active Duty. Not any were killed by guns, but rather, drugs, alcohol, over-dose, vehicle crashes and suicide. So far, I've made it to 59 years old. I'm just trying to show others there is a way to change your life, but you must be willing to make heavy sacrifices to see your dream, whatever that dream is in this world.

[@l.reignbeauty7685]

I say this in any situation where communities are in distress. HURT PEOPLE , hurt people

[@azeezsuleiman3523]

Here in Africa, we are making a big difference, we think positively. Nothing like gun violence round here, despite the high level of poverty, we still survived. We get education, we can go extra mile to get education, that's why you see us coming to America. I guessed u guys are opposite of us, start doing something positive with ur life today. I weeped like a baby when I watch this video. My brother and sister you can still make us proud. You have value this life God has given you. Peace.

[@kacey5324]

Please...let's not forget about what happened in Rwanda and all the civil unrest in Africa.....yall killing each other just the same,just for different reasons

[@clockwork9825]

Make who proud? If u don’t get the f*ck outta here! Y’all selling us off for bracelets and bangles definitely don’t make us proud of y’all! You got a lot of nerve bruh. Y’all sold millions of Africans to the English Spaniards and Portuguese and got nothing to show for it!

[@clockwork9825]

@@kacey5324 can u believe this clown? 😂😂😂 u read that??

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

@@clockwork9825 I really don't think he has the self-awareness to realise how condescending his 'message' comes across! You're not tripping my man, it's way off base!

[@beautyishername503]

You sound very insensitive as if your bragging. I guess this video didn’t effect you one bit. Oh I forgot most Africans think they are white

[@thirdiii94]

Being a sociology major and a criminology minor from Atlanta, this documentary was interesting to see. It was also heartbreaking. It's a sad reality out here in many of America's inner cities. Violence is never that far away in these neighborhoods. I do find it interesting however that there were comments about gangs contributing to the violence nowadays and how back in the day, there weren't any gangs in Houston. Though one murder is one too many, the homicide rate has dropped significantly in Houston and in many other cities around the country compared to their peak in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. I read that Houston peaked at about 700 homicides back in 1981 which is literally double the amount of what it tends to get today. I hope that the homicides and violent crime continue to decrease. Houston is a great city and doesn't deserve to have this level of violence. The parents, family, friends, and loved ones of those killed don't deserve to experience their pain either...

[@kountreekat4150]

And this is all just third ward n a lil bit of southwest

[@toddguillory692]

I just think that this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the many great contributions of the African American community and their culture to our society. Their peaceful and generous nature makes them ideal neighbors, lending testimony to their exceptional family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. Their commitment to academic excellence enriches our schools and serves as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as a people. Real Estate values are fueled by the influx of African Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nurturing of these communities, an example of all they have acheived by their enthusiasm for self-improvement through hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creative drive we would be poorer as a nation.

[@Nell1969]

"AIMLESSLY LIVING" makes a lot of sense for it!

[@janice576]

What a deep video.. Prayers to all the families, friends who have lost someone to the streets.. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@gregorygriffin6341]

I'm sorry...this has to be one of the most painful docs I've seen in a while. I'm from STL, and the murder rate here is staggering as well. it's been almost 20 years since I permanently left the hood for the burbs; not to be insensitive to others, but I feel blessed and fortunate for that opportunity. I just could not imagine putting the people who care for me through that much pain.

[@diggiemachoward4579]

gregory griffin big ups Mr.Griffin it’s heart breaking

[@antwanjones4079]

May God continue to bless you and your journey my brother keep your head up

[@gregorygriffin6341]

@@antwanjones4079 No doubt, G... Peace.

[@ivorywilson494]

gregory griffin I'm was born In East St. Louis but moved to Houston when I was 9. Houston was live. We lived on the SW side in Alief.

[@benzobrimzs]

Bro good looking for getting out of the hood. How do your homeys feel about this, do you you still see them?

[@silentstorm2932]

This by far is the best well Documented Documentary I have seen in a while thank you for sharing every young and old Black or Brown human being needs to see this and stay woke! 💯

[@ronr.53400]

i agree ... its good .. you take care, god watch over you - - RR

[@hollabred5081]

This touched me in so many ways ..... ty.... praying for you all .... ❤

[@Fkkc556]

This is so incredibly sad, Especially when the moms are forced to accept their baby is gone, Im so sorry to each and everyone that lost a loved one to senseless violence, We need to bring Jesus back into the family unit from the start 😢

[@yayobadazz92]

Just cause u gt Jesus in ur life dnt mean shit ik plenty of pple who who go church every Sunday an bad shit still happening to them

[@toolguyslayer1]

Jesus religion wars prison and things like on this video or what is keeping everybody behind I'm assuming you know about everything after Jesus but look up who is Jesus really with the operative word being really or else the algorithm will give you junk the basics

[@eddav8089]

@@yayobadazz92 I hear what you are saying, but we don’t know what those people you know what they do after church, their life. The only thing we are reading is one side story.

[@toolguyslayer1]

@@divercity1lovechristiannet Jesus is not the person you think he is first off look up the timeline of the last letter in the alphabet it does not coincide with jesus's timeline it was after Jesus that's the last letter in the alphabet was created it has absolutely no significance until you look it up also Jesus is not the one who you think he is it's not a bad thing but it just ain't so 10 to 20% of the Bible has been compromised by man's hands if you have a problem with proof look at the handwriting look at the lettering that is by a man's hand and machine unless you are totally gone he will recognize that also to drive that point home looking to see who the Arthur of the book is why would his name be on the bucket instead of God's oops religion and the way that it is created today is designed to enslave people to make them do what you wish in the name of God and the so-called Jesus in the Bible it says do not worship other men do not worship false idols they worship Jesus they worship Mary and they worship the cross what's going on there time to do some homework bro bro really really there's much more out there and the way of proof that I could tell you in a few moments on KZbin I always ask questions the ruler does not give a heck what you know because he is the ruler I mean just simple thinking do you care about what a person that is everything you knows even if he learns it from you probably not what makes you think that God would care about someone that is millions of years younger than him merely surviving off of his basic protocol not even mature enough and wise enough to speak to him personally a relative baby and a man's world

[@yayobadazz92]

@@eddav8089 it's no bt to it like I fucking said just cause somebody have Jesus in they don't mean u sound dumb as hell so pretty much u r saying just cause somebody have Jesus in they life nothin should or going happen to them

[@TruthSeeker434]

Our black men are lost. Not just in Houston. As a black man, this breaks my heart.

[@Anonymous-gy4lp]

Our black men are being killed before they’re even born. Blame the conditions and not the black man

[@tonygaines15]

@@Anonymous-gy4lp I ain't dead..... I'm RESPONSIBLE for myself and my family's future.... No blame game here💯

[@Anonymous-gy4lp]

@@tonygaines15 you probably had a stable enough environment at a young age

[@soundsofurbanlondonmediaci5696]

Black men admittedly are lost to some extent (generally speaking, though many are woke) .. but who wouldn't be? We are living in a strange with strange people living under a racist system designed to oppress and distress us. We don't own gun factories or poppy fields, neither the ships or planes to import them in.. So how do they get into our neighbourhoods? I

[@tonygaines15]

@@Anonymous-gy4lp CHAOS fromm day 1.... Washington DC.....

[@halethewhale]

"We struggling these days to feed our familys" whilst talking through 24 carat gold teeth

[@twentyfivetolife7976]

I know right, I be laughing at these wanna be gangsters mentality

[@halethewhale]

@@devonr7497 still would have been better to use that $10 feeding her kids

[@joddyleaks8272]

😆 these guys funny biggest crooks talking bout life hard tattooed head to toe gold chains on these dudes need to be put under the jail.

[@jt2475]

There’s a difference between a nigga and a black man. One demands it the other earns it

[@justliving2601]

Golds legit cost no more than 250-1k, lol chill.

[@jaquettaallen348]

This is why I left the hood and took my children, I wanted the to live a happy life. I thank God every day that they don't know this life style.

[@yooojeremy9024]

Damn this shit is deep. Nobody deserves to have to live like this. I pray for everybody going through the grief of losing a loved one.

[@mikebailey3665]

We are worth so much more brothers and sisters.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Mike Bailey no you are not

[@kirkdonnelly1918]

This documentary brought tears to my eyes. Pain in my heart. I lost 4 cousins in one summer and I live in a quiet more so small town. We all grew up in St louis surrounded by negativity and drama. Looking out thr window could cost you your life. The fact that we all moved to this small town and I lose them says alot. You never know brothers and sisters. We need to do better. Man this video will forever be in burned in my memory. I'm sorry and my heart is heavy for every last victim. May god have mercy on the killers soul. The Lord knows what to do and retaliation is an endless cycle. Man I'm sorry for everyone in these devilish times. If anyone sees this back me up. Respond. How can we do this to one another.

[@southernguru1455]

Kirk Donnelly amen

[@sofakingraw4149]

Man Grandma said it best “Thats the Devil”

[@henrysantos121]

This is really heartbreaking Stay away from trouble all my good fellas, God bless you all.🙏.

[@rumrunner5853]

Man these people are so relatable if you lost someone before their time no matter where you are from. Its such an odd sensation when a young loved one passes. I think keeping kids busy is key! "Idle hands are tools of the devil!"

[@caroljackson4093]

Dude said his mom never knew what time he came in as a child because she had to many kids to look after 😥

[@djkanyetwitty]

Sounds like someone should have closed their legs

[@kati1017]

I just can't understand the casualness with which these people have kids! Smh

[@marydehaan4195]

I agree with the comments below---young girls--keep your legs closed--and be more careful about the young men you associate with. Why are all these young people not in school or college or a techical school.

[@muhfkajones]

@@kati1017 why judge? You ever thought maybe she didnt have a father figure and was looking for what she thought was that father figure? That's what's wrong with us right now, we're too judgmental. Show empathy and understanding instead of looking down on others less fortunate than you

[@muhfkajones]

@Jonathan yet you're doing the same shit... you don't know what people go through on a daily basis. You don't know what someone's mental capacity is. You're assuming people are letting shit slide bc I choose not to judge some people.

[@onlyoneangelbaby]

I will NEVER give up on My people. A change is gonna come and it WILL begin WITH US.❤️🖤💚

[@queenarthur1152]

💯

[@southernguru1455]

🤞💯💯

[@monzettamcferrin5721]

I love it!#truth

[@AMIR-wn9pj]

Within all of us

[@nexus7292]

The Democrat plantation has quite the stranglehold

[@Cqogpc]

Sorry for your losses all of you powerful documentary.... 😢😢😢

[@mosthighlatin1537]

I from nyc born snd raised and i lived in houston for about a year in 2008, and im glad i made it out of there alive,, especially since that at the time i was going through alot personally and mentally , and cause of personal pain and stress i was drinking alot and smoking alot and i was even there through hurricane ike. At the time i didnt care if i lived or died . Just glad i made it and back in new york .

[@trashycrackers6359]

I would like to first express my deepest sympathy, to every family or friend represented in this documentary..I went through school with one of the father's, on here and i remember when his son was murdered, tragic and senseless..I would like to say to Mr and Mrs. George Kemp thank you for all that you are doing to make the community, aware of the gun violence and numerous murders, stealing our sons and daughters..Thank you for not closing yourselves off from society, instead you are giving of yourselves to help others..I never met your son, however he is the mirror, image of his dad, if he was anything like his parents i know in my heart, he was an awesome, young man because you both raised him to be..I have a son, and i'm not ashamed to say this is a fear i have daily, getting that phone call.. I am praying for your continued strength and courage as well as my own. May you and your family remain Blessed!

[@crimefreestruggles]

We are looking to have ALL parole Offices either holding G.A. meetings there or sending any and all convicts with a gang jacket to a G.A. meeting 90 meetings in 90 days. Same as AA. We ask that all concerned help to create a G.A. meeting in their community. All necessary literature is free in the G.A. website.

[@michaeltsho3310]

It's the 5th time I have watched this documentary, and anytime it hit different. It really hurts to brothers and sisters going through such pain...😔😔😔

[@b.csplatbriancross7062]

My heart goes out to all who has lost sons children brothers husband's friends neighbors wives daughters grandchildren and even enemies.

[@whodat8528]

Wow amazing educational content to c thank u

[@chrispurp07]

Born and raised in Arlington, Tx just me and my mother and my oldest sister, lived off motel after motel, slept in the streets with no food nor anything to cover, I pray to god our next generation don’t go thru that I went nor kill each other for food and money 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@endgame6979]

Thats going to be the new normal.

[@JustMe-nf1mf]

@@endgame6979 Only if you let it ugh 🙄

[@CueroSlim]

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Alief in the house baby!!

[@tonton6781]

trae tha truth

[@damnkp]

@@CueroSlim class of 98

[@BigBeerus]

Watching this brings up painful memories. The drive for revenge is real, but you gotta ignore it. Take the higher path and stop the cycle.

[@amandastarnes9368]

I am sitting here watching this and I am just balling… I pray for healing for these families. I hope and pray one day change comes to these areas and their mentality changes also. life is a beautiful thing.. why take it away from someone? this is absolutely horrible My heart has been ripped out

[@2tallnegrito7cmn55]

The problem is lack of father(enforcers) in the home. Once us black men take responsibility we will start to see progress

[@sugarbaby547]

I agree but after awhile you have to look in the mirror and change what is not working.

[@reallyshiesty2436]

I say banning all fire weapons 100% all types is the only solution, and if somebody gets caught with a gun he immediately gets 50+ years behind bars. This way America will be like European countries in a matter of 2 years

[@FredzDeadBaby]

@@reallyshiesty2436 criminals would still have guns either way still see it in places that have humans will always find a way to kill each other ,I'll keep mine

[@SirSoufSide]

Our fathers are either in jail ( a slave) on drugs (a slave) or dead. Now our kids are growing up with anger issues. Fuck around and get prescribed some shit that fuck’em up even more now no one wants to deal with’em. Those same kids get in these streets and get their hands on a gun and well u get the picture. I feel that we as black men should be better neighbors to each other. Because if u watching what’s going on in ur neighborhood u know this kid just lost that male figure in the house or that the mother is working two jobs because she has no help at home. Hell YOUR kid probably plays with that same child or at least goes to school with’em. It takes a village.

[@richardright1836]

i always saw it that way until i realized the bw had partnered with wm to make sure bm have no power... in the home and certainly no over their sons...ask the 1950's, a welfare ✔ and the requirement that no man be in the home. I think you have seen this yourself being a b American so now i have to just call you a liar probably raised by a single bw to look at bm as the boogeyman.

[@MrFuchew]

shooting each other over a little bit of nothing

[@latonyaking1551]

Over nothing

[@sexyscorpio8087]

EVERYDAY Life!!!!

[@sharonjackson268]

Crabs 🦀 in a bucket

[@brianahernofficial]

@@sharonjackson268 yep pulling each other down in a cycle happening for decades. Like the guy said if I cant feed my family he’s got to go. Lol what a bunch of bull shit. Take a fucking bus outta there and find a new area to go instead of killing your own friends and brothers in the community that are just like you. Total bull shit. 🙌🏼

[@reggiedaartist4416]

My prayers and condolences to all the families on here to those who wasn't shown on here. As a father myself of four kids it brings me to tears some times just knowing how wicked our society as become.

[@nikocolbert6948]

I appreciate this documentary💯 I salute too the men that encourage education for the youth in the community. Self educate and pursue higher education

[@Annette64772]

I feel your pain I grow up in the south bronx it was a Friday night I hanging out at the roller rink . when my home girl came running to me and said my brother got shot in the head drive bye 😢😢😢😢😢 he was 18 years old and I 17 🙏🏼 I’m 61 today and I still cry like a baby 😢 it’s crazy how someone can just do shit like that . Thank you for the input this is real ☦️ amen god bless all the family’s in pain . My mother was never the same 🇵🇷😢😢😂😂🇵🇷

[@TruthSeeker434]

Sorry for your loss.

[@OanhSchlesinger]

My greatest memory was going to the roller rink on Friday & Saturday nights. Imagine if one were open today. It would be overrun by the wrong kinds of people. Too bad future generations won’t know what it’s like to grow up without fear.

[@Rosefromtheconcrete]

I got chills so sorry you had to go through that, I know I can't imagine how she feels but I will begin to mention in my prayers the mothers who's lost son's, if your mom is on Facebook let her know that she can follow the lady in the orange shirt she has the village of mothers.We lost our only brother and to hear my mom say loosing her son is so painful of loosing her mom a different kind of pain be blessed and she can always talk about him on the page

[@dtrez3866]

Sorry to hear that you and your family went through such a tragic experience. Maybe in the future you can all be together again, in peace and happy. That is my wish for you.

[@rahwill7376]

Oh my God..... This is REAL. I watched this and i was completely moved. I realized that as a black male who has even been shot that I can relate to this over and over again. I also realized that there are many more like me in every black neighborhood Its not where you are from but its where you at. Now at 48 years old I can honestly say that as a youth in my era I seen this coming. I was lucky enough to have a father to point these things out to me. I also can see that no Republican nor Democrat did a damn thing about it ! They seen the crack epidemic chew away at generations , they seen young fathers who were first time felons get sentences beyond measurable amounts and Instead of producing counseling programs they locked them up to produced more "license plates" for the mass production of new cars which sent ford and GM out on their asses. to sum it up .... " American greed has no boundaries". My country of which i served has morphed into a GREED DEMON who will resort to devouring itself when the lust of wanting more arises. Just look around. I have PTSD. NO , not from serving in the Marines but from living in America as a black man experiencing what i've experienced. From going to work at jobs where you know that you are not welcomed, From looking at the news and seeing another person shot who has the same complexion as mines, from hoping that the police won't shoot me on a routine traffic stop, going to these funerals and hearing the screams of hurting mothers and watching strong men of faith weep with helpless looks on their faces. i remember a congresswoman from California named Maxine Waters tried to warn us about the poisonous lyrics that was being placed into "urban" music but she was called a hater in so many ways. Now look..... Is your son in his early 20's ? is his pants falling off of his ass ? Is he "on the block?" or where's your daughter right now ? It hurts me .... All of these "kids" in this documentary was good kids gone too soon. Yeah some appeared mischievous but that was due to lack of role models being present. Look , we see what's happening now and its up to us to fix it. As a Marine its easy to get on a rooftop with a snipers rifle and put dope on the scope about a mile out and start pickin off these rotten apples who"s destroying our families, but if i did that I'd be no better than them cause they don"t know better. Even though some of these young black men are serial killers. I KNOW. May God be with each of you through our generations of mourning. may love and peace be with you.

[@halfogre7843]

im 38 and back in 95 my dad went to jail for attempted murder and was locked up for 20 years so i used to carry a 22 revolver and a sawed off 12 gauge but i put all that shit behind me

[@silentstorm2932]

Thank you brother for sharing this really touched me soul as much as this Documentary did I hope all is well. 💯

[@rahwill7376]

@@silentstorm2932 Thank you my beautiful black sister. I also thank God for giving me the uncanny passion for my people. However I am a firm believer in "self betterment", and "Each one teach one". Knowing better is the sole factor in doing better. Take care 😉

[@rahwill7376]

@@oldmanwitagun1285 You're mad... For what ? Cause you're ignorant. Probably supporting the current administration. .... Probably not as economically sound as you would like to be..... Wife probably left you ... I can go on but why Take care and learn to love yourself

[@rahwill7376]

@@saraneal4790 😂😂😂

[@rigiedbekkers9683]

This doc got me in tears. Tears in shares from Europe Belgium!

[@ex-conmmaselfdefense6679]

I’m an EX-CON was in State in mid 90’s and FEDs 2013-1019, EX GANG SPEAKER. My life started over the day I got out. I now love for my Children and the Children that “need my help” cause I was one of those kids who needed a Dad at a young age, but he committed Suicide. Everyone goes thru pain, but why does the GOVT let it happen in “certain parts of Houston”, but nice, clean and crime free in “other parts”, is my question???? Much love to ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS HERE IN HOUSTON, I love all you the same….

[@alfonsoregalado9616]

I won't never be or feel the same after this video I've thought I've change but after this video I feel like there's a even better me out there I really appreciate the people who made this thanks #ILoveHTownMyCity

[@FbuaryDmon]

Alfonso Regalado I pray for your betterment 🌸

[@alfonsoregalado9616]

@@FbuaryDmon God is Good

[@mrs.snell87]

Beautiful documentary. It was really tough reliving a lot of these stories but they need to be told. Prayers to all the families represented here. #RIPDiggy #RIPBam

[@freemypurplesoulchannel4337]

Well film this was great Doc on the city of Houston 🔥🔥🔥🎬🤘🏾

[@deborahdouglas3988]

This was an amazing film. I was born in Houston. I lived in Acres Home, when we moved to San Jose, CA, in 1961.