- A new docuseries by a local cinematographer is focusing on the past, present, and future of the local Basque community.
- In this video, 23ABC’s Ava Kershner gets a sneak peek at the upcoming episodes.
“My favorite restaurant here in Bakersfield is Benji’s. I go there for a lot of my big moments in life, my North Star moments in life. Like if you get married or your wedding or your anniversary dinner, your birthday dinner,” said Jacob Shaw, the Basque Tracks Cinematographer.
Jacob Shaw was born and raised in Bakersfield, and grew up learning about the Basque culture through their food in local restaurants.
23ABCAnd then one day after hearing another customer complain about cow tongue prices, his curiosity grew.
“I did my own research about the cattle industry, food industry, and the Basque community, and from that I followed a rabbit hole,” said Shaw.
Now equipped with his camera and interviews full of community stories, Shaw is putting together a docuseries on the past, present, and future of the Basque community.