Over two decades ago, California voters passed a law that opened the way for the criminalization of people with connections to gangs.
The documentary “California Story” unravels the impact of those laws and gang documentation — the practice of tracking suspected gang members by law enforcement — on communities across the state, including Southeast San Diego.
We hear from two people involved with the film about how their personal experience shaped its making, the community members at the core of this story and what they see as potential solutions…