Dr. John
Departures is KCET's hyper-local web documentary, community engagement tool and digital literacy program about the cultural history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods.
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Venice not only seems to embrace a diverse cultural landscape, but an economic one as well. Over the years, the property values have increased drastically, yet the homeless population remains strong. There is a strong push however, to rid the streets of homeless. LAPD surfs the streets to keep the homeless from setting up cardboard condos or other makeshift residential living structures. But like many things in Venice, this push to kick the homeless out is not happening without a fight. Dr. John, a homeless resident here, is the self-proclaimed Mayor of Venice. He organizes and tries to build a resistance to this movement.
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Support for the Departures' Venice installment is provided through these sponsors and local community partners, as well as from viewers like you.
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