The Exiles [Blu-ray] - A Gritty Glimpse into LA's History

The Exiles [Blu-ray] is a remarkable cinematic journey into the heart of 1958 Los Angeles, expertly restored to preserve the raw narratives of young Native American lives residing in the historic Bunker Hill district. Kent Mackenzie’s film transcends the traditional boundaries of documentary and drama, delivering a powerful account of a bygone era, complete with authentic characters and vibrant cinematography that captures the essence of nighttime Los Angeles like never before. Road-tested through the lens...

The Exiles [Blu-ray] is a remarkable cinematic journey into the heart of 1958 Los Angeles, expertly restored to preserve the raw narratives of young Native American lives residing in the historic Bunker Hill district. Kent Mackenzie’s film transcends the traditional boundaries of documentary and drama, delivering a powerful account of a bygone era, complete with authentic characters and vibrant cinematography that captures the essence of nighttime Los Angeles like never before. Road-tested through the lens of time, it acts as a poignant time capsule, offering viewers an intimate look at a place and culture that has largely vanished from memory. Accompanied by a special collection of period rock, blues, and doo-wop music, this Blu-ray edition revitalizes a classic that deserves its rightful place in cinematic history.