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Today we meet up with some old-school Samoans who did many hard years in gangs and prisons. Their crimes were horrendous but they've decided to change their lives and move forward on a mission to keep the youth out of the gangs that they helped form. Join me for an eye-opening, heart wrenching, and inspirational journey.
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Комментарии : 4 тыс.

@naturespleasantries Год назад

“I’m not a product of my environment, I’m a product of my decisions” 🎯🎯 facts

@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673 Год назад

Absolutely true and correct beautiful woman 🌹💐💝🌹

@lovefist86 Год назад

One thing. Fact, not facts.

@sarahgirlisit Год назад

💯

@vivien4806 Год назад

The fact is, and psychology proven, it's a mix of both.

@NavajoIndianaJones Год назад

Action speak louder than words. Been saying the same thing for a long time.

@undertaker5857 9 месяцев назад

30 years ago you took my dads life, it took me a long time of hate,anger,and alot more feeling of what i wanted to do to you but seeig this video over and over i watched this more than 40 times i watched your face over and over and just to try and forgive you is more than i can do , to hear your words and the flowers you placed where my dad died is straight up respect, but i only wished that night you could relive that night and somehow got to know my dad it would have been a life changer for you but we have to move on and accept the past and to change that time in history, just wanted to share this to you cause i never met you but one day uso i will be face to face to you then you will see my face of my dad again cause i look like him, but for now all i can say is repect of what ur doing ...... hate is not what we make,change is better than chains, rebuild what is broken...

@TheEasyeman 9 месяцев назад

Wow, props for being able to talk about growing and moving but never forgetting

@upuama7862 9 месяцев назад

There’s no words to describe the emotions that is flowing through me at this moment. I guess humility would be my best attempt. I am humble by your comment. I’m not sure what should I say or should I say anything at all? I always wondered if you and I would ever cross paths or come in contact with each other. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the irreparable harm and damage that I caused to you and your family (especially your Dad). I met your sisters and their spouses during all the Parole Board hearings. It was their testimonies and stories about your Dad that made me truly understand the magnitude of pain and suffering that I brought into y’all lives. “Once an offender fully understands the magnitude of their offense, that offender is unlikely to re-offend!” I made a promise to your family on the day the Parole Board approved my release, that I would be willing to sit down with you and your family in the name of healing for your family, unless my presence would cause further harm! My mind is racing right now. Pls excuse me if I’m speaking out of turn. I will continue to share my story in hopes that it will resonate with the youth of how not to live their lives. It’s a story of brokenness meant to heal the broken. Peace and respect to you for humbling me with your comment. “Product of your Environment VS Product of your Decisions.” -FOU Movement In Jesus name l pray… Amen

@tripplec9889 9 месяцев назад

Much respect, love, peace and blessings. Thank you for sharing. This could not have been easy. Your growth is admirable.

@petergambino2129 9 месяцев назад

In Sicily there is a thing, "La sangua lava la sangua", translates to "Blood washes blood". It sounds crazy because it is. This is what it means, Sicilia, is the home of The Vendetta. If someone harms you in any way, causes dishonor to your name, or anyone in your family, you MUST enact vengeance on the offender. It is ingrained in everyone, there is no other option. So, if somebody kills a member of your family, no matter who, or what you are, you must kill that person. And you must kill every last male member of his family, their age doesn't save them, no matter how old, or how young. (I told you it was crazy). There are stories of men who were even Priests that carried out these vendettas, So both families would go to war. There are only two things that could end this chaos. One, would be that, one family wins by killing all the men in the other family. The only other option, is, if a man from one of the families was to marry a woman from the opposing family, then all is forgiven and whoever is still alive from both families, they come together and celebrate the union of the families. And they really do this, it is mind boggling! One day you are trying to kill the man who may have killed your brother, and your uncles, and maybe even your father, the next day, you and that very same man are now family, and all is forgiven, and forgotten, because "blood washes blood" after all. I tell you this because it really happens, these families will bond together in a very strong way. Christ has already forgiven you. I know that God forgives all, He chose Moses(a murderer), He chose David, (who stole the wife of Uriah, and sent him to his death) A good wife, is a gift from God, a sign that you are forgiven. Perhaps this brave young lady, and her family will do the same. I pray that they do. The Angel of The Lord said to Gideon, "Hail thy mighty man valor! The Lord is with Thee, Go in this thy honor, and save thy people!" Christ our Lord said, "Who are my Brothers? but those that do My Father's will". Your story has touched my soul, I am better for knowing you, and your wife's story. You are not alone, and I am grateful that you have the courage to share your story. May god our Father continue to Bless you abundantly. Thank you again! @@upuama7862

@user-wg9yl3gt8s 9 месяцев назад

It takes a powerful person to forgive its highest point love much love and respect to you and peace you have something most people don't have ..

@JETFOURLITRE Год назад

It's refreshing to hear people be absolutely brutally honest about their part in destroying their own lives and laying bad foundations for a whole community. No excuses, just ownership. 110% respect.

@josephinetracy1485 10 месяцев назад

Doesn't it look to you like these men are still acting and dressing like they're part of a gang?

@thegamersguild9953 10 месяцев назад

@@josephinetracy1485 That's the West Coast fashion culture and has nothing to do with gangs. That style is recognised and used all around the world. I'm in Australia, and we have been dressing like that here for decades now.

@jaer.6540 10 месяцев назад

@@josephinetracy1485 Whats that old saying? "never judge a book....."

@josephinetracy1485 10 месяцев назад

@@jaer.6540 Yes, but that can't be true for someone trying to promote the opposite behavior.

@jaer.6540 10 месяцев назад

@@josephinetracy1485 that doesnt make any sense. The point is, your labeling them as being one thing based on your perception of how gangbangers dress. Plenty of people in the world wear their clothes in the same manor, and dont bang. You dont see them wearing their flags or throwing up any set, so how they are dressed is literally irrelevant to anything. Stop being so judgy and look at their actions, not their atire.

@channing76 10 месяцев назад

"I use to think I was a product of my environment, but today I understand I am a product of my decisions" -True wisdom

@themarkl0813 4 месяца назад

I think you make decisions based on your environment

@SS47653 Месяц назад

More so a product of the evil world order..

@zy823 Год назад

I'm Samoan and when I seen this video pop up I said to myself "great another documentary, for our young poly's to glorify the gang life" but it was completely different from what I expected. Watching this absolutely blessed my heart, seeing my polynesian brothers use this opportunity to spread positivity instead of trying to act gangster. They kept it real and told you that this life comes with consequences. I lost my big brother to the street life and I don't want to see anymore more of my uso's lose it all over stupid decisions. Thank Upu & Pineapple and also Peter for using your outlet to do what the media will never do for us broadcast a message that will benefit our people.

@tomapollo Год назад

Props to you 👏 that's right thanks for your authentic truth that's real power what you just stated is true power. Something violence nor gangs could ever provide. God bless you

@mbgrafix Год назад

It's good to see them embracing Christ and forgiveness of sins through his blood sacrifice! Jesus said, _"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Therefore I tell you, _*_every sin_*_ and blasphemy _*_will be forgiven_*_ people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven."_ *MATTHEW 12:30-31*

@zy823 Год назад

@mbgrafix Amen it is only through JESUS CHRIST

@mbgrafix Год назад

@@zy823 Indeed!

@tomapollo Год назад

@@zy823 amen brother

@garygullikson6349 Год назад

We were old white folks struggling to carry heavy furniture into our house. A car full of young Samoans stopped and carried the stuff in for us, really impressed us, indicated respect for elders and a desire to do good.

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Samoan love at its finest,thanks for sharing that Gary 🙏🏾🙏🏾💙

@MrJbroederlow Год назад

Always. Sometimes old people get skeptical or intimidated when I ask them if they need help but it's our nature. We serve, especially the elders

@lazer2521 Год назад

That's their culture. To take care of each other, especially kids and elders.

@brwnhilarybanks9953 Год назад

impressed you? yall are something else.

@maneets2413 Год назад

YUP IM A MEXICAN FROM SD. S/O TO MY UCES. FROM NATIONAL CITY. BIG UNCLE RAPPY BIG MIKE, TANK. BUT THE OG MAMA. I EARNED THEIR RESPECTS WHEN I WALKED MAMA UCE BACK TO HER CHURCH BLOCKS AWAY WITH HER GROCERIES AND WHEN I GOT THERE A GANG OF UCES WERE RIGHT THERE AND SHE TRIED TO OFFER ME $1 AND NOPE WONT EXCEPT THAT MAM. AND I ENDED UP CHILLING THERE FOR LIKE 2 HRS MEANWHILE MY CAR WAS STILL AT THE STORE😂😂😂 BUT EVER SINCE THEN ITS FAMILY💯 ( RESPECT ) ALWAYS🫡 HAPPY LIFE PPL STAY UP🙏🏾 LOL I GOT THE BIGGEST HUG FROM ONE OF THOSE HOMIES THAT HE LIFTED ME OFF MY FEET AND IM 6’4 230 BACK THEN BUT WTF YOU GON DO🤷🏾‍♂️😂

@DAGO16X23 9 месяцев назад

I was raised by Samoans because my mom was running around and I was raised by my grandma and my aunt, who married a samoan man who became my uncle and raised me as his own. I learned a lot growing up with Samoans. First Respect for my elders at ALL TIMES , 2nd, They made sure I prayed and built a relationship with God, Also to Protect my sister, and cousins. I was always the little white boy but they treated me as THIER own. I was hard headed so they called me (PO PO) that means hard head.alot of my uncle's used to be either bloods or from SOS but when I was young they gave THIER lives to God. I am incredibly blessed to have been raised by my ant and uncle as well as a whole lotta ants uncle's and countless cousins. We learned to fight together, we learned to play ball together we learned to be leaders and not followers. Although I was never as big or strong as my cousins I became as tough and I also became Humble, and showed respect to anyone older NO MATTER WHAT. and Samoans have THE BEST FOO. The cookouts and barbecues we're the best memories of family fellowship and good food. I will hold my childhood close. Ps. You can Always tell a Samoan boy by their Total respect for adults. They may seem big and intimidating but they are the Softest, Biggest lovers when it comes to the parents and family. I can never relate with other Caucasian kids who scream and disrespect THIER parents because THAT WAS NEVER TOLERATED In a Samoan household. Shoes off "no fea lalo, fa'at molay molay. And Lay yai. I know my spelling is off but those are things I regularly heard growing up as well as saulay,. Beautiful, people with a unique culture. And strong family values. God bless my family . (POUMELE)- SAN DIEGO CA.

@franklinp4540 3 месяца назад

I grew up in American Samoa. Half white half Korea kid that moved their from Hawaii cuz my dad was a sea law enforcement agent thing . During high school I ran away from home and lived at a friends house fkr close to a year. During that time I learned a lot as well. Like you said always respect your elders. And you dk all the feaus(chores) when told. They were the boss and if you didn't listen you could get your ass beat. The have the utmost respect and love for their family. Cousins and aunties live together regularly. We'd have prayers at school, prayers at 6pm at home, mass on Sunday. We'd hang out on the streets drinking vailimas and smoking kools. If you go too far with skmethjng, you might have to fight about it, then you might have to fight their squad too. Hopefully you gotta squad. If you faaumu outta nowhere, that can be taken as you're calling for backup, shits bout to go down. I miss some bomb oka. I miss sitting by the waves crashing at Maliu mai. Miss taking a bus for a quarter. Miss meeting my friends to sing songs on the ukulele, alot kr Samoans are great singers. Simpler times. I miss it

@reeh2260 2 месяца назад

❤❤

@sillau9 2 месяца назад

Love this beautiful upbringing you had wit Samoans..since you our apart of the Samoan family 🙏🏻

@user-su4kx9is9x Месяц назад

Malo uce, fa'afetai ma alofa atu❤️💯

@memyselfi1828 Год назад

I love how respectful Peter is towards other cultures and neighborhoods.

@chrisnichols9187 10 месяцев назад

Keep getting paid big money to do this of course he's going to do that

@lilme7052 10 месяцев назад

@chrisnichols9187 That and he's in dangerous hoods and could easily not come home that day.

@chrisnichols9187 10 месяцев назад

@@lilme7052 get a grip their buddy he's not alone

@lilme7052 10 месяцев назад

@chrisnichols9187 He is. Just him and his camera.

@sandiali4740 9 месяцев назад

@@chrisnichols9187 Seems to me being respectful comes easy to him because he is out there doing this out of choice and it’s what he likes doing. Many people couldn’t do that for any amount of money.

@a.asadimam533 Год назад

Peter needs to be commended for his work. All of his works needs to be saved by the Library of Congress for use by future generations. He is an asset to American history, culture, and sociology.

@sapopano1539 Год назад

Seriously!

@Nighthawk2211 Год назад

Could not agree more.

@lainefreedom5010 Год назад

Agree

@larsstougaard7097 Год назад

He is a great asset for giving us more understanding of people and communities that few has insights too, which brings us closer as humanity...which is much needed. Peter is better than all the news channels that is peddling fear, anger and division.

@mrhenry3437 Год назад

His views are wrong about Ukraine 💯

@robertblankenship5000 Год назад

The Samoan brother gets the award for HOTTEST TAKE OF THE YEAR! "You're not a product of your environment, you're a product of your DECISIONS." Wow!!! So simple but so cutting and true. God bless these guys. You're doing God's work.

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Thank you Robert,we appreciate your love and support.💪🏽🙏🏾💙

@johnsamson9680 Год назад

That is not necessarily true though depending on the situation. Life is far more complicated than a catchphrase can describe.

@djbonk77 10 месяцев назад

@@johnsamson9680 Agree

@528Circle 10 месяцев назад

@@johnsamson9680life is no doubt complicated. But there’s only two things in life that we can control, and that’s our effort and our attitude. The difficulty of life does not change the the fact that we are a product of our decisions. To not acknowledge that is victim mentality. Some people are born into deplorable circumstances, and that’s sad. That said, your circumstances might not be your fault, but your life is your responsibility. I fully admit that it’s easier said than done. The first step to breaking the cycle is coming to conclusions elucidated in this video.

@sbakernyc5761 21 день назад

@belltaulua8307 ur a good man sir!❤

@eustaciosolisii 7 месяцев назад

Being Mexican myself I always enjoyed the Samoan community how much love they have for family. RESPECT Much love.

@hailoweenhailoween5264 6 месяцев назад

True. Respect to Both Samoan and Mexican community. From a Native American.

@smur632 Год назад

As a polynesian woman, mother and grandmother, I want to express how proud I am of you men and thank you for the work you do now to save our youth from throwing away their lives. Thank you and God bless you.

@Cwgrlup 10 месяцев назад

I am surprised to see Polynesian youth in gangs to begin with. I always have seen them in settings where they are spiritually focused and in harmony with their surroundings (tahiti and Hawaii) but I am also probably naive. This is sad to see how these cool people come to America and get dragged down into the jungle of darkness and poverty.

@TheVirginGaryLovingDemocrats 10 месяцев назад

@@Cwgrlup There are no big divisions other than the division of good and evil, and evil against other evil. Jesus said he is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father but by him. Christian denominations may even fight each other but that is caused by infiltrating instigators. Pagans and atheists can claim to fight for unity but that will never last. They fight each other all around the world.

@malafine5459 Год назад

I’m Tongan and I used to be in the gang called TCG in Inglewood in the 90’s and I’m 47 years old and I’m grateful and thankful to my uso brothers for making this movement and bringing all of us together by giving us a platform that we all can relate to,even tho we grew up differently and go through struggles on the street life was hard…..I just want to say keep doing what you’re doing the man above will always provide a better way for all of us…..love my uso brother !! putting God first made me see more clearly than before and understand why things are happening now

@vincef7487 Год назад

👍🏽‼️ 🙏🏽‼️

@russianprincess3673 Год назад

WHY DIDN'T YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE N GET A GOOD EDUCATION OR TRADE?

@cboy1189 Год назад

You know Sid

@PacificMoceans Год назад

❤❤❤❤

@legacyrsme Год назад

The TCG were also in New Zealand Auckland back in the early 90s,they were quite big back then

@FM-et3ck Год назад

"You're not a product of your environment, you're a product of your decisions." Underrated comment.

@blksabbath1 Год назад

I agree because I grew up around one of the biggest gangs in LA. Never considered joining a stupid gang..

@henripan9584 Год назад

It is not that black and white. Unfortunately your environment influences your decisions more often than not.

@poopbutt6241 Год назад

@@blksabbath1yea but some kids are a product

@blksabbath1 Год назад

@Poop Butt I know of folks that were born into gangs and decided not to follow their parent/s footsteps. I know it might be hard, but you have a choice!

@chicolee7639 7 месяцев назад

"I used to think I was a product of my environment......but today I understand I'm a product of my decisions" he gets it !!!

@malama_ka_aina 9 месяцев назад

I am an African that grew up in Hawaii and lived along side many Samoans, Tongans and other Polynesians. Heavy heavy respect to my Samoan brothers and all Polynesians. I really enjoyed the culture

@808Xian 3 месяца назад

It's just crazy there are polys like these guys and their age still involved recruiting the younger ones. The culture is there for sure. But when it comes to trying to build "street cred" it blows my mind.

@socaljarhead7670 2 месяца назад

Samoans and Tongans hate each other.

@s_don57683 Год назад

As a New Zealander, Samoans are a big community here and make up a large part of all of the major cities and towns. It’s so interesting to see Usos in America and in them speaking with the Cali accent. They’re some of hardest working, honest and loyal people. Props to Peter for showing us a community that is never represented on the media

@hollybigwood8939 Год назад

That’s not true.

@Mexishark909 Год назад

@@hollybigwood8939 What's not true? The Cali accent, they are not a big community in New Zealand or they aren't hard working and honest people? lol

@markcoleman7246 Год назад

I mean if you knew or grew up with The Rock in wrestling or in movies it shouldn't be too "weird" lol. Thanks to him he made me more aware of Polynesian culture as a young Mexican kid in the Southside of Chicago in the 90's!

@Mexishark909 Год назад

@Mark Coleman they're in Chicago? Lol Samoans and Tongans are in most southern California cities. Hell the Walmart I go to you have like 6 year Olds the size of adults running around everywhere

@AliHau275 Год назад

@K D (Mexishark) hahahaha as a Tongan I laughed too hard at your 6 year old comment 🤣🤣🤣

@purdyhen7903 Год назад

I was born and raised in the Harbor Area. I lived in Wilmington. My father was a Longshoreman. I’m Hispanic and grew up with all different nationalities. I had friends that were Samoan, black, white, and of course Mexican. We all hung out together, my dad even knew some of my friends dads because of working the docks. I wouldn’t change the way we grew up together. We didn’t have segregation, we drank out of the same water faucets, and swam in the same pools. I’m grateful for that. ♥️

@chanchez3108 Год назад

Thats right I grew up in wilmington Carson and torrance I have friends of all races

@EchoSigma6 Год назад

Good that you had a present and engaged father, that is often what is lacking today. Him being a longshoreman probably enabled him to provide for the family.

@johnlyke9266 Год назад

Me too bro , im from san Pedro ! We had a great time together in the 70s , all races kickin it ,

@nothanks5520 Год назад

it's like that everywhere. The media wants you to think otherwise.

@KaliKali-hv9bt Год назад

I grew up in the Valley…So true

@dr.julianbashir9193 Год назад

Hey Peter, I have a different piece of this story. I went to Samoa in 2009 and met some gang deportees, became friends with them. They told me all about the life back in California, but I could never really imagine it. Thanks for showing. My other piece of the story is having seen how successful these ex-deportees have made their life in Samoa, and truly using their second chance.

@lisadenman9486 10 месяцев назад

Samoan people are natural born warriors and proud people as they should be..Samoans are some of the most family oriented and friendly people you will ever meet..Love the documentary...Love seeing these upstanding men making a difference in the community..Wish there were more men like them..My son would actually listen to them and it would make a difference for him in his life.

@daddyboy3546 8 месяцев назад

They are also a culture that has been seriously injured and twisted by Mormonism

@user-xl7kx7bi3l 6 месяцев назад

Think America should just deport them, instead of the expense of incarceration

@jaymejay6691 6 месяцев назад

Friendly? I doubt that!!

@MilesP777 5 месяцев назад

@@jaymejay6691 how would you know that? Care to elaborate an experience?

@dubstepXpower 4 месяца назад

They have a similar culture of the Philippines islands and similar tattoos as well. Big families and religious.

@pam_jackson Год назад

I'm just an old white lady from northern California. I know nothing about gangs except what I've heard on the news. I commend these men in their efforts to transform their neighborhoods. What better way in this crazy world to spend time then trying to save the young and vulnerable. You protect and honor all in your endeavors, God speed gentlemen.

@lilshsjsj1904 Год назад

and if they was black you would say the exact opposite y'all really some sick people gross

@john5389 Год назад

Pam, your comment was just excellent and encouraging. Lord Bless you, ma'am!

@StickyKeys187 Год назад

Islanders aren't built for the Western ways. They're much better if they grew up on the islands first, learn the disciplined way, and then if need be find something they're good at and work hard for themselves. sad but true in this capitalist dominated society

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Thank you so much Pam 🙏🏾🙏🏾💙

@Ballarateast Год назад

I've worked with many Samoan folks here in Australia, in the child protection field . There presence and quiet confidence creates amazing pathways for children who present with very complex behaviours. We are definitely products of our decisions , although and unfortunately environment often limits those decision making options greatly. Stay strong brothers and "hey" from Oz. 🙃💙💚

@georgegonzalez8818 Год назад

Samoans are the nicest people in the world. I remember going to a Samoen club in Carson, as a guest. There were lines at the front door and at the bar to get a drink. On both occasions, I was told to go to the front of the line, I said no ill wait and both time I was told " your a guest you don't wait in line". Love that Culture,

@higherpurpose1212 16 дней назад

I agree. I love them, compared to the trouble-maker mentality of Maoris, Tongans and Fijians.

@papamrk1343 Год назад

I must say, this is probably the best documentary I've ever seen. At no time did I wonder what they did in the past, but was LASER FOCUSED on they way ahead that they are working on. God Bless each and every one of them and Special Thanks to you... This cant be easy but this is the work that NEEDS to be done...and you are part of this POSTITIVE MOVEMENT. This coming from another islander from Guam. Si Yu'os Ma'ase (May God Bless)

@SatoshiHODL 9 месяцев назад

I salute my Samoan brothers. I’m black and have always had much love for the brothers and sisters in the Samoan community. May God bless the work that these brothers are doing. Stop the violence.

@Hr-dy1xv 7 месяцев назад

Literally no one cares.

@alelokaoseumu 6 месяцев назад

@@Hr-dy1xvTouch grass

@Rico-ld3dt 4 месяца назад

@@Hr-dy1xvobviously someone cares the world doesn't revolve around you

@stonergee420 4 месяца назад

@@Hr-dy1xvyou care enough to leave a comment gtfoh w that bshi

@almabelhumeur6672 Год назад

My foster son is in a gang in and out of jail. Keep him in your prayers. Love the work you are all doing. God is love!!!

@nothanks5520 Год назад

what a dumbass get him out before he dies or ends up in jail

@almabelhumeur6672 Год назад

I have no control over him being in a gang. He spends most of his time in jail and his whole face is all full of tatoos. So sad, it didn't have to be this way for him but that is the path he chose and it hurts like hell because he was so loved by our family and he still went in the wrong direction.

@bigcockedman714 Год назад

@@almabelhumeur6672 where was the dad?

@almabelhumeur6672 Год назад

The children were from the reservation which is a tough life. Many don't know their dads in which is the case with my kids. My husband was killed in a car accident which we were all 4 were in. I was driving and a semi ran the stop sign. My husband was killed right there. We are lucky to be alive and it was a long road to recovery for me. The kids too were hospitalized but not quite as long as I was. My sister was kind enough to take care of my foster kids until I came back home. It was a long recovery once I got home as well. It is a long story.

@Romans10-9 Год назад

"I used to think I was a product of my environment, but today I know that I'm a product of my decisions." That quote from the man in the red cap hit hard and is so true. May God bless these men

@Waynosggwiwi Год назад

@@eddiemclaughlin726 true that uce ..

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Thank you Jorge,we appreciate the love 💪🏽🙏🏾💙

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

@eddie mclaughlin your absolutely right brother your surroundings can suck you up and a lot of times we get caught up in the negativity because we ain’t even strong enough mentally to realize what life is all about.You just do what everybody else is doing without thinking about the consequences and before you know it your caught up in this vicious cycle.God bless you brother 🙏🏾🙏🏾💙

@tractordriver8950 Год назад

Why he beat a man to death though?

@awapuhi9 Год назад

@@tractordriver8950 Pay more attention on your next watch.

@tofitorres1570 10 месяцев назад

I love this!!! I grew up in Carson being a half mix (samoan/ mexican-Afakasi). I never navigated to the gang scene but a lot of my cousins and classmates did, and to see the OG's and the men from my generation changing the community warms my heart. Also seeing samoan food makes me homesick, there aren't any samoan markets out in Texas, not like Carson 😢 Fa'a Samoa❤

@loubonaparte5063 10 месяцев назад

This was moving on a level that is nearly impossible to imagine. Mistakes usually can't be undone, and while that is not happening here, these HONORABLE men are doing all they can to try and change things for the better.... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK my Samoan friends. I salute your group and FOU movement.

@CmdrPewpeez Год назад

Seen a Samoan dude here in North Dakota, he was working concrete, dude goes and picks up a block the size of a human and carries it across the yard, the owner says '' we have a skid steer for that'' and the Samoan dude says, ''save the diesel, it was only 20yards anyway'' lol

@petergambino2129 9 месяцев назад

Peter, this is one of the best videos you have done. It made me feel hopeful for our future. Thank all of you who shared the stories, showing us that we are all in this together. Peace.

@plv1410 9 месяцев назад

Peter, thank you and thank you for this video. I'm Samoan and it's sad to see the boys didn't get the help they needed in the past. I'm not proud of what they did in the past, but I'm very proud of what the outcome is, and what they are doing now to help the community. Good luck to the boys to keep up the good work, and best wishes to you for the great work you are doing 👍

@Rick_Smooth Год назад

I live in TeXas, but had a couple of friends that were from LA and they always told me that, if you showed love and respect to Samoans, they would always stay loyal and ride. Greetings from the Lone Star State!

@michaelangelino3189 Год назад

We as a country will not survive unless we learn personal responsibility like these men have done. What an absolute breath of fresh air. I hope they accomplish their goals. They are so inspiring.

@nolandderlugner1351 Год назад

The us wont survive cause congresa is inept and full of people who dont do their job

@no_soy_rubio Год назад

Amen. Personal responsibility and accountability are what's required

@andrewmclaughlin2701 Год назад

Do you think a nation made up of deported convicts, vagrants, bastards, whores, landless, and lazy can actually succeed?

@charvelgaming2975 Год назад

Amen

@hailoweenhailoween5264 6 месяцев назад

Personal responsibility is a must and yes we do need take that more seriously. However, nothing will ever change America's race relation issues. This country will only allow non whites to accomplish so much to where non whites will not have a choice but to band together. If they want a future in the United States.

@justaname935 10 месяцев назад

man i respect your videos so much- learn so much about life from these older people reflecting on whats truly important

@thebeat2370 11 месяцев назад

Bruh, Islanders just built different! The way he said "even though we low in numbers, we don't let anybody push us around!!" I understood that. As a Fijian, I'm proud to see my uso's representing out there. Nothing gang related, just PEACE and LOVE brother🤙💯 CHEEHOO!

@carlspeicher5394 Год назад

During the mid-ninties I had a Samon GF. One time her sister and the SOS gang came down from Compton for her birthday. All of them were big guys, over 6 feet and very stylish. They were so respectful and family oriented. They did tell me that is was nice to be in a place they would did not fear for a drive-by. Samoan food is so great, and I am a white guy. I still make it to this day and my favorite is chop-suey with roasted taro. If you can, make friends with a Samoan and your life will be enriched. Samoa muamua le atua (in Samoa, god it first!).

@PacificMoceans Год назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@syriahtaylor3867 Год назад

@@PacificMoceans you so fine

@blake9668 Год назад

Micronesians, Samoans, Hawaiians, and Tongans hate Andrew Tate because he encourages men to control their women, something Samoan men -- despite their size -- are unable and unwilling to do. That's why they let their sister date a haole boy and didn't mind their mom hugging/flirting with him.

@sisterroyale8997 Год назад

Seki a oe uce! GOD first. ✌️

@Whitegorillaboy Год назад

AS food sucks. American Samoans pour "peasoupo" on everything. It is canned extremely salted beef in water, and tastes awful. Western Samoan food is far better since it not befouled by the American junk food (including "peasoupo") that AS people get at discounted prices through American subsidies.

@gandydancer72 Год назад

Always admired the Samoan brothers in LA, coming from a Yaqui Mexican background , it was cool to be around a family oriented tribal people. They were and are a force to be Reckoned with. Mad respect for their outreach work in their communities. I consider these brothers tribal elders, teachers and traditional healers.

@goddammitalana 11 месяцев назад

I'm part yaqui. No one ever knows what I'm talking about when they ask what my ethnicities are

@Avenged666 11 месяцев назад

They are idiots.

@roxieolemeda3196 9 месяцев назад

Me too I'm yaqui

@antoniosarmientoluna6497 9 месяцев назад

@@goddammitalanaMexicans know what Yaquis have endured

@Baraka_Obama_ 9 месяцев назад

My 3x great grandmother was Yaqui from Sonora that's what's up

@jamesedwards6269 10 месяцев назад

I went to Samoa in the early 2000’s. The culture was very family oriented and beautiful. I see how these guys could go to gangs for the community. They probably lacking community that they would have had in Samoa. Respect to these guys for turning it around.

@DharmaSurfer1 10 месяцев назад

Peter, WOW! What a world to step into and share! Many thanks and blessings to you and the family of the stories you share! ❤

@heyfoss Год назад

"I used to always think I was product of my environment - but today I understand I was a product of my decisions" - wow that's powerful

@PeterSantenello Год назад

Thanks for watching! No matter how you feel about this difficult situation, the fact that these guys have turned their mission into keeping kids out of gangs has the ability to save dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of lives. Join or Support the FOU movement here: www.foumovement.org/

@2Smart4Uapes Год назад

Love it!! Awesome of you taking us along for the ride and awesome of them sharing their story.. Beautiful!!

@Samoanmoekolo Год назад

Glad you put out the series and spreading the word on the FOU movement FA'A Samoa

@FBCarson Год назад

🤙

@luisiraheta547 Год назад

I respect what these guys are doing and how They're making a difference and trying to change the gang culture. Don't get me wrong I do believe in forgiveness. My little brother was a victim of gang violence and was not a gang member. When you're the victim and watch your family suffer, it's hard to forgive. The saddest thing you can experience is a mother burry her child and I have experience this twice. Just from experience and being on the other side of the coin, forgiveness is not an option sometimes. But I do love to hear guys are trying to change and make a difference. Thats what I loved the most about this video. Love and respect to them for making a difference.

@thatboy2steppin Год назад

Why do you act so naive when they talk?? when you been and documented that you know exactly what they are referring too or talking about. I wouldn't say culture vulture but damn near

@TGBahr 10 месяцев назад

These guys really touched my heart. The suffering we create for ourselves and others is so great. It’s a blessing in itself to have the chance to turn it around in the same life still.

@donf1526 10 месяцев назад

This group of guys are outstanding. I love how they have rehabilitated, are remorseful and are giving back. Very inspirational.

@FrancyFam7 Год назад

29:08 when he expresses the magnitude of the letter in the wallet from the victims daughter, that was touching. I come from gang infested neighborhood in the area. My parents were gang members. By the grace of God, my parents turned around and I serve as a Pastor in the area now. My 3 daughters do not have to experience that. Great documentary and I pray for this work to continue.

@trekfortruth2841 Год назад

These are real men full of elder wisdom...we all need souls like this in our lives.

@tpbarron 8 месяцев назад

This was one of my all time favorites. These men are doing a great thing and I pray that they can make a difference for their community. I felt chocked up through the whole thing. ❤ Thank you for what you are doing. -A fellow LDS Sister.

@mxexmxe_18 8 месяцев назад

I love watching your work Peter. Everything you capture is so beautiful and raw. I can feel the emotions just sitting here watching through a screen. So many different walks of life, so many stories, so many souls healing and simply trying to navigate through this thing we call life. I love watching every second. We all have a story and every single one should be heard.

@raykrypton3706 Год назад

I’m 47 from Northern California. I grew up around Samoan families. They took me in as family. They would call me , “runt” being the runt of the family. I was 5’10 in junior high school. And my Samoan brothers were over 6 foot! Lol I miss my brothers and sisters. We grew up and moved away. Some did good and others passed away. And till this day. I will never forget the Love and friendship. God is first. Family second. Love this Documentary. Made me shed a few tears. Love you all :)

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Thank you Brother Ray for sharing and showing some love for what we are trying to do for our community,youth and our families.Much love to you My Brother 💪🏽🙏🏾💙

@NSKINGS420 Год назад

Much Love & Respect to my Samoan brothers & sisters, Much love from the Navajo Nation.

@hailoweenhailoween5264 6 месяцев назад

Natives and Samoans together

@michelewitte Год назад

A really great look at an environment many people know nothing about. I feel much more empathy now for people who grow up in a rough place such as this. Great job, and thank you to the people working to turn the gang situation around.

@TeineFealofani01 9 месяцев назад

Such a great piece...shining a light on the FOU movement in LA doing a great job changing it up in the streets that they grew up in. Malo lava.

@michaelwilliam728 Год назад

Im mexican 51yrs now and lost my little brother to gang violence at a party just because he was a friend to a couple in that life style in oct 28th 2012 he had just turnt 25yrs 2 weeks before that day..My brother went out to celebrate halloween party because he just pasted state test to become a used car dealership..10yrs later we still feel that pain..Telling my mother the bad news was the hardest thing to do..I feel mothers pain ..just last night my mother had another breakdown thinking about our brother...RIP CARLOS...LOVE U,,,,GREAT JOB GUYS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GOD IS WITH YOU..

@hr6598 Год назад

R.I.P bro,nothing is worse than losing a Brother, Keep you're Head Up,He's in A Better Place 4 Sure.🔝

@syriahtaylor3867 Год назад

Prayers for you and your brother mother and family stay strong the hurt never goes away

@IsaacSpeedyBeats Год назад

Rip but also why would there be a state test to be able to sell cars Maybe it's been so long you completely forgot what your bro was studying. In the U.S. you don't even need a degree to be able to make any business that's why it's great

@andreacrannage9868 Год назад

@@IsaacSpeedyBeats he did not forget what his brother was studying. There is a test needed to past to become a car dealership in CA.

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Thank you Michael for sharing your pain so sorry for the loss of your brother.One of the biggest impact that changed my life is when I understood the pain I caused my victims and their families.My prayers are with you,mom’s and your family.God Bless 🙏🏾🙏🏾💙

@AliHau275 Год назад

As a Tongan I'm proud to see my Samoan brothers thrive within their culture so far from home in a lot smaller numbers. Fa'avae i le Atua Samoa 🇼🇸

@brittneybrommels8497 Год назад

It’s beautiful I have many Tongan family members & Samoan “ yes I am white my aunt married into the family” like I said this is beautiful what they are doing is definitely God sent. Sending all my love to them

@airjordanfan11 Год назад

RS I got infinite respect for y'all samoans! Idk what it is but y'all are just absolutely amazing💯🙏🏽💙

@davidson2004fatboy Год назад

YEAH, THRIVING KILLING INNOCENT PEOPLE ! YEAH, SOMETHING TO REALLY be PROUD OF

@HalJurgensen Год назад

Fijian here. Love seeing more island culture on RU-vid. These guys were rad.

@AliHau275 Год назад

@Bill Carson I won't speculate on your race but I'm sure if your name is as white as it sounds than your people have nothing to be proud of as well with all the atrocities of the past and to this day with the Middle East and Africa.

@danieljaeger2982 10 месяцев назад

This is the best one by Peter I've seen so far. Those dudes are good guys. I teared up multiple times.

@JL96805 9 месяцев назад

You guys were right by my neighborhood that I grew up in. My neighbors were Samoan and man did they treat us like family. My mom would always watch their kid or they would would take me to their family gatherings. Really made us feel like family. Beautiful culture. Almost got jumped by like 8 adult Samoans when I was 14playing basketball near there but that never changed my perspective about them. Tough skin with big hearts.

@LaoKast21 Год назад

This is why I love this channel. Peter dives deep into all types of culture and brings out a deeper meaning. I was around gang stuff but was never a part of it. I was fortunate enough to be raised by hard nosed parents that would tell me how difficult it was to get to America and for me to be ignorant to just throw it all away by getting into trouble. But I know for a fact some gangs form out of necessity. Samoans are some of the most loyal people I know. This was a great video!

@mariolsinanaj5942 Год назад

I think they don t have it in Culture the Gangs to Begin with. It looks like an Imitation of Blacks and Latinos not anything Special

@schwags1969 Год назад

He is certainly not afraid to tell the story.

@Uso213 Год назад

@@schwags1969 in order to grow from this, he had to “sit in the fire”, learn to be vulnerable and be able to talk about uncomfortable things in group discussions. He did a lot of self-help programs while in prison. He had to share about his life experiences.

@antoniobanderas9769 Год назад

@los angeles .. B.S don’t stereotype , not everyone, I met too many Samoans & Tongas and they’re good people with Mexicans and others too. I lived in the Pacific Northwest and I have a great memories of some USOS .

@Redneck903 Год назад

I'm half 🇼🇸 and I was raised on a farm in the South. I wasn't raised in the inner city or the islands. That being said, knowing polys are joining gangs and dying in the streets breaks my heart. There aren't enough of us to be killing each other. I pray everyday for my people. I may not know y'all but my heart is right there with y'all.

@shawnsutter9748 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for posting this video. More thanks and appreciation to these men who are heroes and mentors to their community. Real men step up and tell truth and humble others. It was great to see them in their true colors of the lord. Very, very humble and true story for everyone to watch and learn. God Bless to all of them.

@shawndyer3285 10 месяцев назад

Peter makes the best documentaries. I hope he becomes more and more well known. Culture is the most beautiful thing to share with each other

@Longe Год назад

Faʻa Sāmoa! When I was in Samoa, I found Samoans to be the kindest, most giving people I have ever met & I have been to about 25 countries!

@aarontrenton1730 Год назад

Samoan culture is incredibly surrounded in family. They are an incredibly proud people and so full of love. Even as you see the toughness in these warriors. You can also see they are full of love. Do them wrong and you will regret it. Do them right and you’ll be loved forever.

@tisse90 Год назад

So you support family justice which is exactly the sort of criminal conduct this video tried to prevent. Imagine if these samoan warriors went after a person who had done them wrong and it proved that it wasnt they guy who had done it what would that person have to regret?

@aarontrenton1730 Год назад

@@tisse90 Nothing funnier than when someone tries to twist the meaning of one’s statement. So you miss me with that BS about what I support concerning family justice. Nowhere in this video did anyone mention family justice being taken out on anyone. What was said. That a guy was having a tough time in his youth, with losing a friend. Dude paid for his actions as permitted by the government. Now he is trying to do his best on a daily basis to make amends as he sees he needs to. Is it enough for the victim’s family? I can’t answer that, as I don’t know them. So I don’t see what goal you have, in making this bogus comment. Maybe you can find something better to do with your time than making the DERP of a comment you made? Keep it pushing.

@johnboylan3832 Год назад

Incredible.

@allupinya5938 Год назад

Small Island who are they reproducing with? Hmmmm....family? Those bis ass Samoa women that look like linebackers 😷

@allupinya5938 Год назад

@@user-lb6fe6tv7p lame

@stephenpoe2037 9 месяцев назад

Nice to see these Men have turned their life around for the good ! Thanks for sharing .

@nightfall22 8 месяцев назад

Carson love man, I grew up in Carson in the 80s and 90s… had so many samoan friends, especially from Scottsdale and some from long beach. Watching these guys made me smile. These dudes dropping knowledge. You’re exactly the product of your decisions and actions. People gotta remember that, it’s a shame that some of this knowledge comes with age and it’s sad when you see the older generation that STILL don’t get it and understand it. As a paramedic man, I’ve worked on so many people from many walks of life that has died to senseless gang violence… I’m glad I myself was able to escape that life… the la county fire explorer program got me out of that as well as the chp explorers… I’ve lost many friends to that life. These guys work is very important

@fadedidentity Год назад

as a 28 year old, I can’t even begin to fathom spending 30 years in prison. I have the utmost respect and admiration for people who are able to rehabilitate and turn their lives around in such a huge way like this

@eviloracle Год назад

i mean if you work on one thing for 30 years and cant succeed...idk. how about going your life and not making the bad decisions, that should get respect and admiration.

@fadedidentity Год назад

@@eviloracle I can understand where you’re coming from 100%. I’m just saying it’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that some of these guys spent more time in prison than I have been alive. and to turn your life around in such a dramatic fashion, a complete 180°, is very admirable and garners my respect. it’s not easy making a change of that magnitude when you grow up in a certain lifestyle. it’s basically unlearning everything you were taught in your most formative years. as someone who didn’t grow up around this kind of lifestyle and never had to make a choice to either participate or live in fear of my life, I think it’s easy to be judgmental. I don’t support gang-banging in anyway, and think the culture and mentality is absolutely pointless. but when you grow up in that environment, it becomes all that you know and it can be hard to go the other route when your safety and quality of life is at risk.

@eviloracle Год назад

@@fadedidentity decisions. The ones you make can be life changing.

@peter10562 Год назад

@@fadedidentity Well said my Brother. At 43 years young Gang banging is pointless. But at 8 years young and that’s all you see it becomes goals and dreams. Your environment is a key factor but your home is important for you not to join. So create goals and dreams in your home so they don’t look for outside influences. Speaking from experience.

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Thank you brother Patrick,we appreciate your love and support.💪🏽🙏🏾💙

@pastense Год назад

Love this. Being Filipino from the Bay Area, we are all considered usos with our islander brethren. Samoans and Tongans are the most humblest ppl I know. Shout to all the uces all over the world! 🤙🏽

@sillau9 Год назад

Don't matter your race, they will consider anyone uso,if you cool or like family wit Samoans/Poly's..

@AnybodyCngtItK Год назад

Doesn't matter your race, they even called you a Uso even tho your a Filipino Asian. We got love for everyone

@pastense Год назад

@@AnybodyCngtItK issah islander ting braddah 🤙🏽

@AnybodyCngtItK Год назад

@@pastense much love to the Filos Viets and Cambos and all the other Asian nations from us Islanders

@Mrlovalova576 Год назад

@@AnybodyCngtItK you got love for everyone except Tonganz

@Ana-bn9tw 10 месяцев назад

Amazing video content. It's definitely feels so much more authentic. You're a wonderful person for not judging or making the kinds of documentary that is on TV designed to scare people and keep them hopeless. Thank you

@jasonosaretin3365 8 месяцев назад

Peter this is great content, I love all the Campton, and East LA's content you put out there, love and respect to you and everyone that participated in making this video.

@redcomic619 Год назад

As a native Upstate New Yorker, it’s amazing to hear a Samoan truck driver compare my home to her tropical island. NEVER heard that before but that’s a beautiful compliment. Most people say frozen tundra. 😁

@FBCarson Год назад

As a Samoan here where this was filmed at it caught me off guard as well. It must be the vibe there in Upstate New York. It must be peaceful, serene, and tight knit as well as beautiful to compare it to Samoa 🤷‍♂️ 👍

@Will-nb8qk Год назад

Probably the summertime

@Uso213 Год назад

As over-the-road truck drivers, we stay mainly on the highways. She is speaking of a stretch of highway near Albany, NY, that reminds her of a tropical rainforest, undisturbed by humans. That beauty and calm is what reminds her of the mountains of Samoa. 🇦🇸 🇼🇸

@alelokaoseumu Год назад

@@Uso213 What's the name of that road? Might want to take a look if I'm ever in that area

@Uso213 Год назад

@@alelokaoseumu I wish I knew the exact location or the route number. I had hoped to return soon after that trip but we never did due to it wasn’t our regular route. It was in the Summer of 2020 when driving through there; and there seemed to be a high alert of some sort because there were State Troopers everywhere on those Upstate NY highways. It may have been the 87 or the 9. I’m sorry, to help me remember, I can’t recall the name of the city where we dropped off our truck load without looking at our paperwork, if we even still have them. We haven’t been over the road since September 2021. I’m hoping another Trucker will know and come tell us so I can revisit that area as well. New York is a beautiful state. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to drive through there and across this great country. 🇺🇸

@Nine16ers Год назад

Grew up with Samoans, Togans, and Fijians up in NorCal close to the Bay Area.. Mainly Samoans with the Fatu families!! Some of the most genuine ppl, soft spoken, and family oriented. Not an once of fear run through them ppl. Much respect to my Bruddas !! Tappin in from Sactown 916

@NorCalRacingZ Год назад

Yee

@The.Meat.Sweats 8 месяцев назад

Holy crap. These men are amazing. Keep changing lives fellas!

@abandonedandhistoricalplac1277 Год назад

I teared up watching him leave flowers at the location where he murdered a man years ago. It is such a simple, but powerful gesture. I really respect what these men are doing in their communities. Our world needs more men like them setting new examples for younger generations.

@keithbands1668 Год назад

Watching the video brought me back to some painful memories. You see, I did 23 years in California Department of Corrections for 2nd degree murder, just like the dude with red hat. I beat a dude to death in a fit of rage. I'm a white guy. Everything they said about life inside California prison is absolutely true. The Samoans are the go betweens for whites and blacks. We couldn't deal with blacks directly, whether crips or bloods. Whites didn't associate with Northern Cal Mexicans either, just Southern Cal Mexicans. California prisons were and are extremely racist, segregated and violent. I have respect for all the Usos in the video. They obviously put in years of work to figure out what lead them to murder another human and now are on a path to use the mayhem they caused to help the next generation. I've done the same since being paroled almost eight years ago. Thank you for sharing your stories. May God bless them.

@lah-tee5412 9 месяцев назад

❤

@Simi_rollin 9 месяцев назад

Alofa atu ❤

@BethSmith-ep9vm 9 месяцев назад

Blessings to you, sir. Jesus saves and offers forgiveness. Thank you for being a true man and owning your past. Respect.

@rictech. Год назад

I work with Samoans… they are !!!!! The sweetest and kindest people? Not to mention the hardest working people… love them..

@rictech. Год назад

@@ripmurdock232 that’s what they say.. and like I said? I love them.

@FBCarson Год назад

@@ripmurdock232 Samoans are Pacific Islanders.

@djpioneer937 Год назад

Every community need OGs like this.

@faithford9143 9 месяцев назад

Thank you guys for what your doing. Its not easy living up in the USA but you guys hanged in here. God bless the Samoans. You came out of it like am Americans!

@deanlevi4250 Год назад

This channel needs some sort of recognition for humanity, peace giving, and love. Thanks again for your work Peter.

@foxmulder7616 Год назад

An award 🏆

@JustinSeara Год назад

It’s like a contemporary video version of Humans of New York, on a global scale.

@Ordell-L-Jackson Год назад

All are good! But My favorite episodes are the Chicano's & this one 👍 God bless

@whatever1210 Год назад

When these giants of love and change of redemption prayed. I felt the love, I felt the hope, I felt they brought God with them. Thank you to these men and you Peter for sharing their mission to change the world they live in.

@masterk5372 Год назад

Right and respect to these OG 🫡

@jesusmatters4222 Год назад

amen sister

@mienafriggstad3360 Год назад

🙏 Amen

@benjaminfranklin4760 Год назад

Amen

@maysionetali6943 11 месяцев назад

This was very good to watch listening them see & comment on their own wrongs turning into a positive movement

@user-fn7zi4xp4d 29 дней назад

Peter, I've watched many of you videos and have really enjoyed the many points of view from all over America. That being said nothing has moved me like this one. These men and their story are humbling. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@ltx383 Год назад

Nothing hit harder than “I always thought I was a product of my environment but realized I was a product of my DECISIONS!”

@jmarrocco Год назад

Amen.

@foejr94 Год назад

I'm kinda slow.. what does that mean?

@neverthat8654 Год назад

@@foejr94 It means exactly that! That you're kinda slow 😂

@foejr94 Год назад

@@neverthat8654 😂 true bro

@neverthat8654 Год назад

@@foejr94 Your name is making me hungry 🤣 Sapasui mulipipi and rice is the bidnez💯

@nickmccallon8520 Год назад

I lost a family member to a beating in the street 9 years ago, it had nothing to do with gang life. I take my hat off to UPU though. Myself and my family never got justice on the person that took a life of our family member. It warms my hart to see this man’s morals and understanding to what he did and doing everything in his power to help from others from doing the same to themselves and others families. Bless FOU movement!

@GodFatherOfChaos Год назад

This was an excellent episode well done

@JosephSoulMusic 9 месяцев назад

I just want to say how thankful I am for you guys and what you're doing for our future generations.

@DisconnectingMoreandMore Год назад

I cried through most of this. Forgiveness is real. Change is real. Second chances are real.

@Allen.Fepuleai Год назад

As a Samoan thank you Peter for allowing these men to share their stories. And very cool that I just learned about a quality Samoan store to get authentic Samoan food. I’ll be visiting the Poly grill & bakery very soon!

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

That’s right uce,support our Samoan stores and we appreciate your support and Alofa for the FOU MOVEMENT. Pineapple 😓💪🏽🙏🏾💙

@Allen.Fepuleai Год назад

@@belltaulua8307 Thank you uso. God bless your ministry

@hailoweenhailoween5264 6 месяцев назад

Samoans and Polynesians will always have a place with my community (Native American)

@Travis_Manu_Blessed_by_GOD Год назад

I loved this Documentary. Deep on many levels about life, I'm proud to be Samoan, and it spoke so many words to my heart to hear the testimonies and actions of the OG's, So much respect form SEA WA., Mua Mua Le Atua!

@havad3938 8 месяцев назад

Takes incredible courage to share this, and to millions on live TV; seems a part of his trying to make amends. Others can't judge. We don't know the complexities and intricacies, their environments;, unless we've stepped into their shoes...To the family - I'm so SO very sorry..... May he R.I.P.

@bigkase101 Год назад

I’m from Compton not Samoan but I love my Usos from Compton to everywhere in the South Bay. Most loving people on earth.

@Pacificsoullyah Год назад

Love this so much, I was born and raised in Park Village and it’s beautiful to see this portrayal of what these Samoan Men are doing for the community🙏🏽 - FOU MOVEMENT, LOVE THAT🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

@drewbonacci 9 месяцев назад

shed a tear at 15:00 , absolutely beautiful what these men are doing for their youth.

@bubbaford8943 11 месяцев назад

Positive message, Definitely enjoy seeing people changing there community for the better .. let’s stop the hate .

@RiffMajestic Год назад

I'm not Mormon, but I did live in Provo, UT in the 90's where there are a lot of Mormons and quite a few Samoans. A lot of Samoans are big, scary looking dudes, but almost always very cool, respectful, and all about family. I really enjoyed watching this, love what these guys are doing. At around 29 minutes into this video, Upu tells his story of what happened 30 years ago. Brought a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat, talking about the victims daughter, the letter, and how Upu tries to atone for his mistakes. Thanks for these incredible videos, Peter.

@SofiaTHEfIRST1873 Год назад

Provo…. Isn’t where that crazy school is for children?!

@RiffMajestic Год назад

@@SofiaTHEfIRST1873 I don't know. I think Paris Hilton mentioned one once, some kind of youth treatment center.

@PacificMoceans Год назад

❤❤❤❤❤

@blake9668 Год назад

The ones in Utah? Sure. But the ones in the East Bay, Stockton, Sacramento, and So Cal or the Inland Empire are people you want to avoid. Ditto for the ones in Vegas

@Baughlin Год назад

@@blake9668 what do you actually know about the polys in Utah?

@genielove9067 Год назад

I love these brothers’ message of honesty, accountability, faith and positivity

@MrTerryabel 10 месяцев назад

Dude, not only are your vids entertaining, they are IMPORTANT. Thanks much for the great content.

@hank1519 Год назад

Peter, this is amazing sociological field work. Letting people tell their stories!

@damsam4369 Год назад

I had no idea the Samoan community was so troubled. Hats off to these gentlemen who are trying to help

@3paynes Год назад

I loved what one of the men said about being a product of their decisions, not their environment. Bless these guys for trying to change the next generation. Good job Peter.

@BethSmith-ep9vm 9 месяцев назад

I respect these men so much for the deep level of ownership they’ve taken over their past actions. In this current culture of promoting victimhood and shirking accountability, they are advocates for a better way that leads to liberty and healed communities. Thank you for featuring their humble stories.

@belinda8725 10 месяцев назад

Love your channel Peter❤ I only came across your videos yesterday and been watching since I woke up today. Your videos build bridges towards people instead of away from them. These video's help others understand people in the world that we will never meet on a different level! Thank you

@alexxsanchez7985 Год назад

I grew up around islanders Samoans, Tongans, Hawaiians etc. They are some of the nicest, funniest, honorable people I’ve met that could beat some ass if they had to. This video just felt nostalgic man, the guy in the red hat reminds me of my uncle Smalls, RIP Keep up the dope vids brotha!

@belltaulua8307 Год назад

Thank you Alexx for your love and support.💪🏽🙏🏾💙