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No Loans Today

Premiere Date: July 2, 1996

Synopsis

Shattering stereotypes of hopelessness and despair, Lisanne Skyler profiles a community in South Central Los Angeles where hard work, entrepreneurship and family values prevail. The ABC Loan Co., a successful black-owned, pawnshop is our entree to these inspiring stories of economic and emotional survival.

TAGS: african american, black, discrimination, finances, loan, money, mortgage, urban

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Filmmaker

Lisanne Skyler

Lisanne Skyler

Critical Acclaim

A fascinating documentary on how life works for African-American residents of South Central Los Angeles.”

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