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Kwan Ming Chan - A History of the Kong Chow Temple
5:54
Professor Kwan Ming Chan talks about the fascinating journey of LA's first Chinese temple.
Kim Chuy Cambodian Restaurant - The Boat People
1:45
Traveling through Cambodia, carrying with them the recipes and knowledge of their hometown
Leo Limon - Abatement
2:31
Leo discusses the city's relentless pursuit to cover up graffiti along the river.
Kim Chuy Cambodian Restaurant - The Chiu Chow
2:20
Rice noodles made into sheets from scratch took much preparation.
David Judson - Judson Versus Lummis
2:26
Learn about the differences in the philosophies of W. L. Judson and Charles Lummis.
Judy Baca  - A Woman Artist
4:02
"When you want to run away from traditional places you run to Venice..."
Judy Baca - Freedom of Speech
3:19
"Here was this obscenity written on the wall..."
Ann Summa and Jeff Spurrier - The Roots of L.A. Punk
3:41
Movement of punk to L.A. helped develop and direct both careers.
Ann Summa and Jeff Spurrier - The Punk Ethos
3:29
Learn about the ethics and assumed background of punks in Chinatown.
Ann Summa and Jeff Spurrier - The Chinatown Music Wars
4:58
Learn about the rivalry between the Hong Kong Cafe and Madame Wong's.
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