In an effort to shed light on critical social and political issues, the Institute hosts documentaries for Cal State LA students and the broader community. Screenings are typically accompanied by discussions with the filmmakers and panelists. Recent docum
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Told from his granddaughter's perspective, a dynamic American dream story unfolds in this unique portrait of Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown — "the Godfather of Modern California." Award-winning filmmaker Sascha Brown Rice creates an intimate, inside look at a California icon, the father of Governor Jerry Brown — and the making of a political dynasty. In the turbulent 1960s, an ordinary man rose to face extraordinary challenges and powerfully shaped the future of modern California.