Stories matching tag 'Down For Life'

REVIEW: ‘Down for Life’ exposes realities of gang involvement
Ryan Faughnder | 10-25-2010 | Comments

This striking film draws from the story of former Locke High School student Lesly Castillo, her quest to escape gang life and the institutions that tried to stand in her way. [...]

“Down for Life” explores one girl’s reality of life in a gang
LeTania Kirkland | 10-21-2010 | Comments

"Down for Life" is screening Sunday, Oct. 24 at the University of Southern California Campus. Jessica Romero, the film's star, speaks about her experience. [...]