Nuestra Familia, Our Family

"Stunning."
-- Investigative Reporters and Editors

2007 Best Documentary, 1er Festival de Cine Chicano en México
2006 Tom Renner Medal, Investigative Reporters and Editors 2006 National Center on Crime and Delinquency, PASS Award
National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Best Documentary

"A captivating look at one of the darker sides of life in the Golden State... Harrowing..."
-- San Francisco Magazine

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A film that goes deep inside California’s Latino gangs to reveal their devastating effect on families – and the controversial war to stop their spread.

For more than 3 years, reporters working with the Center for Investigative Reporting spent their days in California's farming communities, courts and prisons to film this documentary.

They produced radio programs, photo essays and articles for major newspapers and magazines. Explore the links above to experience the Nuestra Familia, Our Family project.