Written, Directed, and Edited by
Jordan Mechner

Produced by
Jordan Mechner
Don Normark
Andrew B. Andersen
Mark Moran

Photographs by
Don Normark

Music by
Ry Cooder

Narrated by
Cheech Marin

Executive Producer
Tomi E. Pierce

Production Manager
Jennifer Mechner

Director of Photography
Andrew B. Andersen

Sound Design
David deLaski
David Knauer

Online Editors
Darren Ayres
Fancy Film Post Production

Sound Recording
Frank Buckner
Michael Jordan
Miguel Sanchez

“Barrio Viejo”
Composed and Performed by
Lalo Guerrero

“Chicas Patas Boogie & Poquita Fe”
Courtesy of Arhoolie Productions

Special Thanks to:

Frank & Donna Wilkinson
Flaco Jimenez
Vanessa Acosta
Henry Ruiz
Henry Zinman
Chris Julian – Tree Fort Studio
Eric Burgoisian – Mad Dog Video
Carolyn Cole – LA Public Library
Ralph Drew – LA Times
UCLA Film & Television Archives

The Residents of Chavez Ravine

Produced in association with the Independent Television Service (ITVS).

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which is solely responsible for its content.

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