Jim McSherry is a writer, producer and director. HOMEBOY, his first film, had its international premiere at Documenta Madrid. The film is now used as an educational tool by gang-intervention organizations in the United States. Jim McSherry Films produced its second project, La Vérité Du Ciel, as an exploration of human loss across cultures.
Theres a bog difference between being a cholo and a senseless ganbanger. All mexicans are essentially cholos becasue were all opressed and persecuted by the system Onca zan ce Tecuhtli Itocan Quetzalcoatl La cultura es la cura Never forget where you come from and always fight for the betterment of your people
I grew up in the Barrio. Joining gangs was mandatory and a necessity. But it all changed after my first born I didn’t want him to grow up like I did so I quit the gang life after this. It was my decision but also a dangerous move. Not only was I threatened by own gang but also from former enemies. I decided to go back to school went into nursing in college and was even voted best clinical RN when I graduated. This was 37 years ago. My oldest son became a Doctor and my youngest son is a lawyer. I’m I lucky no way. I’m blessed and if I can do this ANYONE can. Al it takes is a change of thinking and determination that you are better than people think of you. Anyways Peace Love and be positive.
My peeps. U can do it u know? U really can. Change....is possible. Yes, it may seem impossible right now.....the hardest thing to do. And it probably is. But guess what? Its worth it. It really is. U can do this. I did. I changed....when i thought i was stuck like this forever. And when u take that first step....a whole other world opens up. Its better on this side. Being clean is better. Sober is better. Being out of prison is better. Not holding a gun is better. Not being in fear.....is better. Its better over here. U can do this. The door is always open. Its on u to step through. Thats all u have to do. Love and respect my peeps. 👊💯
Much Luv to Homeboy industry. They helped me remove my facial tattoos by my eyes, top of my head, side & back of my neck, calves & hands. Thanks Father G and staff for what you all do. Thank God for sparing my life & Thank you Jesus for changing my life and blessing me
And look he turned his life around. Whats so funny about that?? Chances are if he Would have took those 12 years maybe they would have turned into 48 years maybe he wouldnt have made it past his third year. He did the smartest thing he had ever done in his entire life when he took those 2 strikes. Thats just the way i see it.
Ive been clean and sober and away from influencs for 5 years now its HARD and i know my stories not even as bad as others but anyone can get sucked in young it happens everyday everyone deserves a second chance
Is this still a thing in LA ? My husband is born there got jumped into florencia 13 there at age 14 and is now 32 doing a 6 to 8 year bid in the pin I know he would love to have the opportunity like these people have taken all of our family is there in South Central LA would love to go and once he gets out.
Took a deal 2 strikes and 2 years in prison basically if you don't change you are fuck cause next time it's your third strike that don't seem like a good deal to me
