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Los Angeles: Stories from the City
Bright Lights, Big City
Season 1
Episode 102
The Hollywood film studios are founded by a band of Jewish immigrants from central and eastern Europe, who achieve their American Dream by acquiring a social status equal to that of Los Angeles' WASP elite.
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Explore the history of Los Angeles, from its Native American roots through the oil boom and more.