© 2026 The Couch Critic
Status
Released
Release
2025
Runtime
1h 37m
"Their stories. Their way. No director."
A groundbreaking documentary created by the community of Watts, California — including rival gang members, police officers, victims of violence, and kids just trying to survive.
15 Cast Members
LaWanda Hawkins
Self, Community Activist
Cornelius Wills
Self, Reformed Gang Member
Tyrone Riley Sr.
Self, High School Basketball Coach
Neci McKinney
Self, Mother of Two
Tim Pearce
Self, Former Police Officer (LAPD)
Celeste Garnica
Self, Student
Meryland Gonzalez
Self, Student and Olympic Hopeful
Erik Loomis
Self, Police Officer (LAPD)
Emily Avalos
Self, Student
Kristina Ripati
Self, Former Police Officer (LAPD)
Sean Reynolds
Self, Student
Jaime Gregory
Self, Community Member
Iris Romero
Self, Detective (LAPD)
Edwin Martinez
Self, Community College Student
Tyrone Riley Jr.
Self, Student