For the people who’ve been asking when I’m going to post another video. My team and I have multiple projects in various stages of development. Please be patient as we are focusing on QUALITY, not quantity. Meanwhile, follow me on Instagram for throwbacks and updates. instagram.com/mannyjimenezsr On behalf of the cast and crew -- Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the two million views. In the making of this project, we wanted to honor my childhood friend, Gerardo Rivas, and utilize this film to provide hope and inspiration for anyone who might feel trapped in a negative lifestyle. We intend to show that you too can take a different path - no matter where you come from. If this short film touched just one person, then our goal was met and Gerardo did not pass away for nothing. The screenplay for the feature-length version has been completed. We are now in early development stages and aim to collaborate with producers to finalize the project. Please subscribe, like and comment for updates. For business inquiries, please contact: imdb.me/MannyJimenezSr Special thanks to the program that sponsored this film -- Southern California Crossroads. They do great work in the community. www.socalcrossroads.org Very special thanks to the Rivas family for their support. They have been behind us every step of the way. EAST LOS film is now up. Click below. ua-cam.com/video/CqcsrEZsZp0/v-deo.html Thank you all for subscribing, as well as your views, likes, and comments. Please feel free to repost. Constructive criticism is welcome. We understand that this may not be your cup of tea, and that’s OK, but all that we ask is to please keep the comments respectful. I’m humbled. I’m thankful. I’m blessed. Manny Jimenez Sr. Writer-Director
Keep up the good work man... not to many people experience losing friends over gang violence and it’s good to expose the truths in the world we live in
@@Rxcklezz74 actually the step dad didnt choked him stupid ass . . . he held him down & shoved his head to the pillow so please explain the choking part Asshole?
Wasted 5 years of my life in juvenile for putting in work for the "hood" i was supposed to serve 5 more years in adult prison but the guy that pressed charges on me showed mercy and forgave me and somehow pulled strings to let me out when i turned 18 which i never understood at the time, I asked him why did he show pity on me "Did anyone besides your mom write and visit you? I answered No? Did anyone besides your mom call you or put money on your books? I just sat there blank minded and tears having a slow race down my face "Don't cry little homie i forgive you but i had to let you have a taste of what it feels like to be helpless and alone with only your thoughts as your true friend that will stick with you through good and bad 💯
@@wavydaveyrivera1720 I've seen many cases where family drag down young people into bullshit but im fortunate that my family is not like that they encouraged me to do better and live the right way but i went down the wrong path and i learned the hard way and it forged me into the man i am today
gypsy junior same here bruh my Grandmother God rest her soul always told me the only friends you have is a dollar in your pocket and your family some people are lucky to have good family that show them the right way
@@cortanipark5333 your half right, the father cant hold the the ropes of the horse, he needs his family to help him out, It can be very tough but your father will highly appreciate it and will be relieved
2:35 damn that's the chillest Mexican dad I've ever seen. If mine was lecturing me and I'm on my phone not giving him my full attention bro I'm getting slapped
As a 42 year old Father it’s our job to break that cycle,being cool doesn’t pay.When your broke and don’t have enough to pay your bills or buy food now that’s not cool.Its about leading our kids to be better and smarter than we were.Whats the use of being the majority but yet uneducated.We have to do get out of that curse and start proclaiming blessing over our kids.This Father has made a change for the best of his kids and I can honestly say I don’t have to worry about this lifestyle for my kids.Being a vato loco is not cool.Being a nerd in school is because believe me he will be the one set.Be a leader not a follower and stand for what is right even if it makes you look like a fool.It takes balls to stand for what is right.
Wrong af dude humans can’t act like this you see what happened to the whites having a mediocre life this is sadly the only way to have an enjoyable life if you refuse it will come back out we are just not smart enough to stop this dude study the Arabic culture or any culture on earth they always end up mediocre and unsatisfied or dead so at least go out with 25 years of life with an enjoyable life instead of starting something that will be a living hell
I really wish your idea can work on itself with pure nihilism sadly it doesn’t life is short bitter and sweet to the very end stop this madness before we get too far my people sufured poorly were a lesson I hate my life don’t do this yourself at least have homies to pass the time
Great short film. Truth is I lived this as well growing up. However I chose to stay in the gang and put in work. All for nothing. I ruined my record, put my family through hell, all wasted time. In the end my own gang and our different sets ended up trying to kill each other. Lost homies and now that I'm in my 30s I look back and realize it was all a fuckin waste if time and life but I learned alot. I try to tell every youngster I see to change their paths, but truth is, most people will never learn until they go through it and experience that life themselves. I hope as many come out alive and wiser. Stay blessed my gente.
You may not have realized it, but every second, two people die. What happens then? Is there a Heaven and Hell? Are you "good enough" to get to Heaven? Look at the Ten Commandments. Have you ever lied or stolen? (regardless of value) Ever looked with lust and therefore committed adultery in your heart? (see Matthew 5:28) You may see these as "no big deal" but God sure doesn't. He is Holy and said, "be Holy, for I am Holy." God sent His Son, Jesus, to live the perfect life we never could. He took God's wrath on the cross for sinners. Jesus paid the punishment for our sins against a Holy God. Then He rose from the dead. Cry out to God for mercy, confessing and forsaking your sins. Put your trust in Jesus (rather than "good works") to save you. Read your Bible daily and obey what you read. Please don't be mad, I really care about you and everyone else who reads this. Take care.
on god this is true I might be young but ive seen this cycle happen with me, my family, and my homies and no one ever sees whats really going on until after the fact. after we shed tears for someone we care about that we'll never get back.and after we get sent to die for people who wouldnt do the same for us. we can try to pass our experiences and knowledge of the world onto others but they never believe us until it happens to them.
My dad works hard everyday, he tells me to clean the yard help my mom but I never do what he tells me too. He always wants me to get As on my report cards and I try so hard to get As. This short film made me cry because it inspired me to help my family an to not think they dont love me. Love you mom and dad❤
Right on. This is why we made this. It touches my heart to read comments like this. Nobodies parents are perfect but know this... if they’re getting on you about chores and report cards, it’s because they love you. I didn’t listen to anything my parents told me, and now they’re all dead. My mom, my dad, and my stepdad, I miss them all dearly. This is my true story. And I miss my best friend. Stay out of trouble and help your parents.
As one of the Executive Producers of this film project, it's always good to back real stories as told by Manny Jimenez Sr. as there are too many others who try and have failed to bring life to the realities of living this life. Congrats to all the cast and crew for a job well done.
I grew up in a gang on the West Side of LA & saw almost all my homies grow up to be losers, alcoholics, drug addicts, pintos etc including myself. Pretty soon our gigantic hood was gone, it was all for nothing, what we lived for then.You can die for a varrio, but the varrio won't die for you. As a matter of fact, I had one big guy homie try to kick my ass claiming I wasn't bad enough for the hood, you know how that turned out, being a veteran street fighter like I was. My two brothers & sister were all in the same gang, now they're long gone. After that, not one of our children have grown up being in a gang, so I guess coming from experience, we taught them all to become a somebody , and enjoy life. Get yourself an education, or trade, whatever, but something you can make a living at, leave that dumb shit behind
Its tough being locked up for any amount of time but doing a stretch like that was EXTRA tough. When its all said and done you made the right choice as well as I did. Ill always have a part of me thats down for the cause but Im not looking for it like i use to. Still represent my City ( Los Angeles) just more wise. Earn respect and it is given back. Another thing like you said is to educate yourself and go for what you know because sometimes we dont get another chance.
Yea me too Nigga try to rob me my homie new who it was Got the burners and did what we had to do I got 13 years and my nigga got life Shit Sucks getting locked up
I’m not even Mexican and I can feel it! The message has been sent! Keep up the good work and keep the positive energy moving forward! One World! One Love!
You ain't gotta be mexican You can be for example Guatemalteco or Guatemalteca Hondruano or hondruana Cubiana or cubiano Dominacano or domimacano There are so MANY more spainsh speakin' country's but this are just some i for example am guatemalteca && Mexicana
Leslie Albarran my apologies! You are absolutely correct, I was careless with my words. “Hispanic” would have been more appropriate, that was a mental lapse in judgement on my part! One World, One Love! Always! 🤘
@@justiceforall3973 Thank you for understanding '! Most People would tell me off.. for saying that ..I really hope for more people like you ... in this planet ! Have a nice day !
I cried because....I had a friend...named Eric Sandoval who shot and killed by. A local gang shortly After I studied the Bible with him. He was 15. It was a VERY difficult thing for his Family to go through. This was back in 96 but this film made me get emotional about the whole thing.
Rip to Eric Sandoval and hopefully he knows he’s still missed by you and his family of course we all have our ups and downs it’s how we deal with them that shows were not giving up and keep pushing forward. Keep on a straight path and show your friend he’s not forgotten have a great day and a brighter future.
This is so sad ...I grew up in California.... all my friends and some family where nortenos..... they are all dead or in jail now. Literally there are only like 5 left there used to be like 22of us. And none of them bang anymore just work,be a good citizen and be nice. When you are older you will realize how stupid gangs are . They where 22 now today they are just 6 including me. That’s sad. I remember watching Kenny die ( the white kid in the block, I watched snoop dog and big daddy die the two black nortenos) I watched 3 people die. Not worth it.( but of course there is a new younger generation of gangsters now and they don’t listen to older people). I live in a farm now, and make cheese . I’m 25 no gangs just cows and I love it so peaceful for me I’m glad every day I left the ghetto for the country
I met my homie through another friend, just a few years younger than me, we clicked up and became almost inseparable, he would pick me up and we would go to the wrong side of the tracks to pick up hynas and cruise all night, he came from a Christian family, he was a good kid, he just happened to like the Chicano style, dressed cholo and even got himself a lowrider, so then i met my babymama and gradually started spending more time with her, in the mean time my homie was introduced to the dope game by a "friend" and got him to slang his dope, so one they his "friend" decided to rip off some mayates from out of state that came down to pick up a few kilos and convinced my homie to jack these fools money, needless to say these mayates were hardcore and weren't having it, they kidnapped my homie and torture him asking for their money back, so these fools get on the phone with my homie's "friend" demanding their money back or they will kill my homie and his "friend" said i don't have the money so kill him, so they asked him to repeat what he said and put the phone to my homie's ear and he heard his "friend" say: "kill him", when my homie heard this tears came running down his cheeks and the mayates caught him on fire burning 95 % of his body, only to die a couple of hours later, to this day i know for a fact if i hadn't met that hyna, I'd probably died that night with him. What I'm trying to say is not everybody is your friend, you should know who's who and who's not, you catch my drift?
The reason i know he had tears running down is because my homie took along for the ride a friend of his, he survived that night and was able to get all three arrested, didn't mentioned it cause i didn't want to make my story that long to read
This was a really good film. And I know a lot of people dont understand certain things about that type of life, but when youre from that environment you know. I grew up in the same environment, and I lost a few friends along the way. It never got easier and you never forget
Man I wish you and your crew nothing but continued blessings if these short films can reach just one individual who's about to go off on the deep end and it changes his life the work is priceless much continued success you have a new fan and a die-hard subscriber
Whoever makes these kinds of short films or like the other one called “HERMANOS” is fucking amazing got me in my feelings and shit is all authentic 🔥🔥🔥
First off I wanna say RIP to the young man Gerardo Rivas. Secondly I would like to say that this short depicts the daily bread for most of growing up in the hood no matter what Raza u are, well done. Lastly I wanna give props for an excellent job done here I loved the cinematography you guys are pro status. Ke viva la Raza
Yo Manuel Sr. I got a lot of GOOD TO SAY but will save it for our private talks I tip my hat to you my boy watching Manuel Jr. play you freaked me out it was like seeing you at that age all over again I passed it to everybody in my circles out here in Texas had me in tears knowing I talked to the homie 15 minutes before!!!!! Good job!!!!
unfortunately the society we live in hinders us to those conditions of life or should i say survival. We have seen time and time again and its time for all of us to make the change some how, because their is a better way. Peace Brother
Unfortunately JACK KUNZ we live in a society that segregates and pins us in run down neighborhoods where not only are over ran by corrupt cops but also gangs, its the way they will eliminate us if we dont change the way we live and how we react to our surroundings. They are betting on it! I'm glad to hear your brother made it through, for that is the way we shall fight back and overcome.
I love movies/skits like this. It shows the real side of gangs and nasty violence and why you should turn away. This life ain’t no game and one slip up could put you in the grave. Good job on the movie, you got another subscriber!
I remember them youngster days. I got older, grew up, wised up, paid my dues, took my respect, and stayed out the Bullshit. 2 Strong Arizona South Side.
It’s the lack of human/family connection that leads to drugs, gangs, prison, and death. If you want to change the way you feel help someone else whose hurting. No he muerto pero debería haberlo hecho muchas veces. Tómese el tiempo para aprender sobre usted mismo antes de terminar contra las paredes que lo hacen pensar en usted mismo. Amor y Respetos from West Pilsen/ Chicago. This really hit home for a gringo from a all Mexicano barrio.
It’s paradoxical, it’s the lack of family connection that gets people thinking, it’s the chance to gain family protection that seals the deal, crazy stuff
The acting is actually really good. Especially in the scene where the step-father comes home and sees that he didn’t clean the yard. Very realistic acting
Thank you all for watching. It takes time and the right money for us to make the feature film "our" way - AUTHENTIC. We're still going, but this lockdown doesn't help. Meanwhile, follow me for updates on new projects and behind the scenes photos instagram.com/mannyjimenezsr
You can be gangster your whole life, just can't be a gang banger your whole life. Once you have kids an shit you leave the petty shit for the younger vatos.
@@jessicaochoa5725 I'm 18 now been suffering from depression since i started....now that i stopped I'm starting to feel normal again but not yet i was a stoner i could smoke like 4 joints a day soo am experienced you will thank me later maybe but in you're head is like fuck this guy what is he on about....stoners are quick to judge i am too up to now gives me problems when i want to sleep but i think it is the side effects I'm still craving but Naah just fighting the urges outthere yes weed is good but can be bad sometimes don't you forget that💕
Great job! Loved the message behind it. I’m from South Central LA and I can relate to these kids joining gangs out of neglect from their own homes, it’s sad but that’s the way it is. If you guys ever need help for a future film I’m available I go to Cal State University, Los Angeles going after a film degree I would love the experience.
RIP to my ex boyfriend Josè "Chico Diablo" Romero Hernandez. U will alwayz be in my heart,mi amor. So glad u made this...and very blessed for Chico and God that gave me another chance to live and love a great man in my life, KN. You guys are awesome. It will be pretty gnarly if y'all could make more projects like this.
Great work growing up my best friend was killed right in front of me the image still runs thru my head .i miss him so much would have grow up to be a great man
If you ever lost a homie to this just know they're smiling down at you wishing you the best. Rip Specs. Troubles. Bird. Uncle Junior. 2 Scoop. Ears. Termite. And XRay. Take risks and prosper. Summed up a lot
biggo meat so you think your tough then? You have to pull your weight and do your part and be responsible sooner or later. He’s giving a house to live in and cares for your mother. Being lazy and not helping out the home shows ya just a immature kid who doesn’t appreciate what’s really being provided. So take you lil tough azz somewhere else. Eventually you’ll mature and see there are no free rides. Even in the pen you gotta follow rules and clean your sht up. Might as well learn to be responsible young.
@@akandrea6731 I already know what lies ahead and I'm well keeping my weight up. Don't underestimate how my actions are, I know what's going on in life for most part. Better again to leave the household and go about your life, maybe things will be complicated but after awhile, you'll get over it.
Gøddəss Иøvą19 that’s not right ... when someone takes you in and treats you as a father or at least gives you a roof over your head I suggest listen to the individual... life is cruel out there and hard. Don’t like it ? Suck it up until you know you can make it in your own or you got a plan b .
My cousin just passed away. Some guys were party hoping, and ended up at the party my little cousin was in. They were asked too leave. They were described as young teens. Those young teens left and returned to the party and shot up the place. It took cops 10 min but it took paramedics 30min. My little cousin lost his life to petty, childish kids. Today will be a week since it happened. We live in the hood, but are not about that life. People believe, if you're about that life, you'll get caught up in the cross fire... although that may be true it doesn't apply to every case. I read the comments on the news post and people brush it off, gun +hood+party+ teenage gangsters, must have been gang related.
LaNegra LoTiene scary stuff, troubling times man. So sorry to hear about your loss. Terrible people out there don’t think about the consequences all the way around. Sad to say. Rip to your cousin
is FUCKED up cause this person knows this person and then they get invited and then the wannabe gangsters come on by cause one of them knows the none banging one and yeah 🙀
In Latin country's you don't really have many options as the youth in the US you have opportunities to make your people proud and become a profesional! !! Hispanic country's you have to hustle to survive!!!!
I used to be a gang member ..but in my house was mom's rules ..and you have to respect that ..thanx to that i am the man that i am now with values ..and i work hard as i enjoy life the same way..chamacos ya'll need to learn a lot from life ..but don't worry you 'll learn the hard way to be easy later on
Agreed g same here i was more school scared of momma bear than the ogs or cops when it was curfew with momma bear i was home but fuck my p.o hours and rules
Hey man I just want to take a second and thank you first this I had a brother was in a gang hes in jail now sadly he got 10 years for gun possessions but he that was his path this video helped me find mine and that is school I’m not the smartest nor the dumbest but I always try and I never realized how much my immigrant parents gave up for me and my siblings until I watched your videos
Thank you for your kind words. I’m sorry about your brother. Hug your parents tight. I’m sure they want the best for you. And it doesn’t matter if you’re the smartest, all that matters is that you keep trying and NEVER stop. You can DM on Instagram if you want to talk more. instagram.com/mannyjimenezsr
Felt this so much. Lost a homie i will never forget. Been thru the most with cuh we even started dealing together. They took my dawg life over an ounce.
I don't have kids, but I'm a nurse and let me tell you that mamas scream and cry when they bring their babies into the world, but NOTHING compares to the scream and wail when we have to tell them their baby (no matter how old they are) is gone, it rips your heart in two. We in health care see Death on a regular basis, but we never forget when it's a kid, never. And we never are okay with making the call that will change a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, a grandparent, a friend's life FOREVER. Some of you may be okay with getting the bullet, but your loved ones will feel the pain of that bullet for the rest of their lives.
For the people who’ve been asking when I’m going to post another video. My team and I have multiple projects in various stages of development. Please be patient as we are focusing on QUALITY, not quantity. Meanwhile, follow me on Instagram for throwbacks and updates. instagram.com/mannyjimenezsr
On behalf of the cast and crew -- Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the two million views. In the making of this project, we wanted to honor my childhood friend, Gerardo Rivas, and utilize this film to provide hope and inspiration for anyone who might feel trapped in a negative lifestyle. We intend to show that you too can take a different path - no matter where you come from.
If this short film touched just one person, then our goal was met and Gerardo did not pass away for nothing.
The screenplay for the feature-length version has been completed. We are now in early development stages and aim to collaborate with producers to finalize the project. Please subscribe, like and comment for updates. For business inquiries, please contact: imdb.me/MannyJimenezSr
Special thanks to the program that sponsored this film -- Southern California Crossroads. They do great work in the community. www.socalcrossroads.org
Very special thanks to the Rivas family for their support. They have been behind us every step of the way.
EAST LOS film is now up. Click below.
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Manny Jimenez Sr.
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When is second chance and east los coming out?
Stay connected. We’re working as hard as we can to get these made.
@@MannyJimenezSr the movies look firme let me know so i can get a copy of each
Keep up the good work man... not to many people experience losing friends over gang violence and it’s good to expose the truths in the world we live in
That was great!
All he had to do was clean the yard
Rudy Assio yeah but his step dad didn’t have to choke him for not doing it.
Yuritzii Garcia but he was talking disrespectful af my dad would’ve whooped my ass
@@615misfits5 whopping someone’s ass and choking them out is two different things bruh
@@Rxcklezz74 actually the step dad didnt choked him stupid ass . . . he held him down & shoved his head to the pillow so please explain the choking part Asshole?
@@jehtayrichardson6333 he said he started choking him 🤣
Wasted 5 years of my life in juvenile for putting in work for the "hood" i was supposed to serve 5 more years in adult prison but the guy that pressed charges on me showed mercy and forgave me and somehow pulled strings to let me out when i turned 18 which i never understood at the time, I asked him why did he show pity on me "Did anyone besides your mom write and visit you? I answered No? Did anyone besides your mom call you or put money on your books? I just sat there blank minded and tears having a slow race down my face "Don't cry little homie i forgive you but i had to let you have a taste of what it feels like to be helpless and alone with only your thoughts as your true friend that will stick with you through good and bad 💯
Exactly bro, no "homie" is ever going to try to help you in the pen
gypsy junior you gotta help yourself and your family Nd sometimes even family drags you down
@@wavydaveyrivera1720 I've seen many cases where family drag down young people into bullshit but im fortunate that my family is not like that they encouraged me to do better and live the right way but i went down the wrong path and i learned the hard way and it forged me into the man i am today
gypsy junior same here bruh my Grandmother God rest her soul always told me the only friends you have is a dollar in your pocket and your family some people are lucky to have good family that show them the right way
gypsy junior 😨ya casi wey ya casi is true tho 🍻👏🙀🍻
The dad is right tho.
You dont pay bills you better clean the house.
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“This is my house I pay the bills that chump don’t do nothing”
Nah nah idgaf he ain’t my dad u don’t got a right to talk to me like that
@@Uhhhh_okayyyyyy while see about that when they kick u ass out of the streets if your 18 u gone
@@GAMERCASB lmao learn to spell lil bro
He should have cleaned the yard like a good vato
@@Junior.do.cuts._ he speaks the truth
red wine but he doesn’t have to be racist call him a vato
I'm high asf , just finished this ND under your comment 😂😂😂😂
The father was abusive he would have got his anger out in him another way so the yard cleaning don’t mean shit
Omfg a white kid thinking he’s hard with kid “ Vato “
When the dad was talking to his son about how his mom is gone and his son needs to help out with the taco truck just made me sad looking at the dad 😕😔
On God yo
I know exactly what you mean but that kid shouldn't work just because his mom is dead
Now he's with his mom rest in peace
Fr really got me sad
@@cortanipark5333 your half right, the father cant hold the the ropes of the horse, he needs his family to help him out, It can be very tough but your father will highly appreciate it and will be relieved
2:35 damn that's the chillest Mexican dad I've ever seen. If mine was lecturing me and I'm on my phone not giving him my full attention bro I'm getting slapped
He probably had a good dad too
Everyone thinks the streets aren’t bad but once you lose a best friend it feels like a stab in your heart
REST EASY LOKO
all that foo had to was jus clean the yard lol
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Being from the streets. When Diego died. That shit hit me hard. Dropped some real tears watching this....good work
As a 42 year old Father it’s our job to break that cycle,being cool doesn’t pay.When your broke and don’t have enough to pay your bills or buy food now that’s not cool.Its about leading our kids to be better and smarter than we were.Whats the use of being the majority but yet uneducated.We have to do get out of that curse and start proclaiming blessing over our kids.This Father has made a change for the best of his kids and I can honestly say I don’t have to worry about this lifestyle for my kids.Being a vato loco is not cool.Being a nerd in school is because believe me he will be the one set.Be a leader not a follower and stand for what is right even if it makes you look like a fool.It takes balls to stand for what is right.
Dezoe Dezoe good shit my boy, couldn’t of been explained any Better
Wrong af dude humans can’t act like this you see what happened to the whites having a mediocre life this is sadly the only way to have an enjoyable life if you refuse it will come back out we are just not smart enough to stop this dude study the Arabic culture or any culture on earth they always end up mediocre and unsatisfied or dead so at least go out with 25 years of life with an enjoyable life instead of starting something that will be a living hell
I really wish your idea can work on itself with pure nihilism sadly it doesn’t life is short bitter and sweet to the very end stop this madness before we get too far my people sufured poorly were a lesson I hate my life don’t do this yourself at least have homies to pass the time
Great short film.
Truth is I lived this as well growing up. However I chose to stay in the gang and put in work. All for nothing. I ruined my record, put my family through hell, all wasted time. In the end my own gang and our different sets ended up trying to kill each other. Lost homies and now that I'm in my 30s I look back and realize it was all a fuckin waste if time and life but I learned alot. I try to tell every youngster I see to change their paths, but truth is, most people will never learn until they go through it and experience that life themselves. I hope as many come out alive and wiser. Stay blessed my gente.
You may not have realized it, but every second, two people die. What happens then? Is there a Heaven and Hell? Are you "good enough" to get to Heaven? Look at the Ten Commandments. Have you ever lied or stolen? (regardless of value) Ever looked with lust and therefore committed adultery in your heart? (see Matthew 5:28) You may see these as "no big deal" but God sure doesn't. He is Holy and said, "be Holy, for I am Holy." God sent His Son, Jesus, to live the perfect life we never could. He took God's wrath on the cross for sinners. Jesus paid the punishment for our sins against a Holy God. Then He rose from the dead. Cry out to God for mercy, confessing and forsaking your sins. Put your trust in Jesus (rather than "good works") to save you. Read your Bible daily and obey what you read. Please don't be mad, I really care about you and everyone else who reads this. Take care.
on god this is true I might be young but ive seen this cycle happen with me, my family, and my homies and no one ever sees whats really going on until after the fact. after we shed tears for someone we care about that we'll never get back.and after we get sent to die for people who wouldnt do the same for us. we can try to pass our experiences and knowledge of the world onto others but they never believe us until it happens to them.
Well said.
You're in your 30's, you still have more than enough time bro. Glad you made it this far.
My dad works hard everyday, he tells me to clean the yard help my mom but I never do what he tells me too. He always wants me to get As on my report cards and I try so hard to get As. This short film made me cry because it inspired me to help my family an to not think they dont love me. Love you mom and dad❤
Right on. This is why we made this. It touches my heart to read comments like this. Nobodies parents are perfect but know this... if they’re getting on you about chores and report cards, it’s because they love you.
I didn’t listen to anything my parents told me, and now they’re all dead. My mom, my dad, and my stepdad, I miss them all dearly. This is my true story. And I miss my best friend.
Stay out of trouble and help your parents.
OMG! You made me cry, you’re so RIGHT! Love them ALWAYS! And listen to them. And look after them. Get those As.
At least the big Homie gave him 3 options some of us don’t even get any .... Gang life
Manee shut da fuk up bruh u aint rollin wit ferrio for shit 👎🏿👎🏿🤣
@@g59soujia21 what?
@@g59soujia21 stfu bum
Loser
As one of the Executive Producers of this film project, it's always good to back real stories as told by Manny Jimenez Sr. as there are too many others who try and have failed to bring life to the realities of living this life. Congrats to all the cast and crew for a job well done.
I think the step dad was trying to teach him more responsibility not necessarily just beating his ass
Fr he was a little crazy but yeah you got to teach at some point❤🎉
I grew up in a gang on the West Side of LA & saw almost all my homies grow up to be losers, alcoholics, drug addicts, pintos etc including myself. Pretty soon our gigantic hood was gone, it was all for nothing, what we lived for then.You can die for a varrio, but the varrio won't die for you. As a matter of fact, I had one big guy homie try to kick my ass claiming I wasn't bad enough for the hood, you know how that turned out, being a veteran street fighter like I was. My two brothers & sister were all in the same gang, now they're long gone. After that, not one of our children have grown up being in a gang, so I guess coming from experience, we taught them all to become a somebody , and enjoy life. Get yourself an education, or trade, whatever, but something you can make a living at, leave that dumb shit behind
i can relate to your story in every way.
I also did ten years by the time I was 27
Its tough being locked up for any amount of time but doing a stretch like that was EXTRA tough. When its all said and done you made the right choice as well as I did. Ill always have a part of me thats down for the cause but Im not looking for it like i use to. Still represent my City ( Los Angeles) just more wise. Earn respect and it is given back. Another thing like you said is to educate yourself and go for what you know because sometimes we dont get another chance.
Yea me too Nigga try to rob me my homie new who it was Got the burners and did what we had to do I got 13 years and my nigga got life Shit Sucks getting locked up
I’m not even Mexican and I can feel it! The message has been sent! Keep up the good work and keep the positive energy moving forward! One World! One Love!
You ain't gotta be mexican
You can be for example
Guatemalteco or Guatemalteca
Hondruano or hondruana
Cubiana or cubiano
Dominacano or domimacano
There are so MANY more spainsh speakin' country's but this are just some i for example am guatemalteca && Mexicana
Leslie Albarran my apologies! You are absolutely correct, I was careless with my words. “Hispanic” would have been more appropriate, that was a mental lapse in judgement on my part! One World, One Love! Always! 🤘
@@justiceforall3973 Thank you for understanding '! Most People would tell me off.. for saying that ..I really hope for more people like you ... in this planet ! Have a nice day !
The sad part is this is the real plot to many real life stories. Usually poor neighborhoods with family problems get into situations like this.
This is my House !! I pay the bills ! That chump does nothing !!! ___ I respect those words 💯💯
I cried because....I had a friend...named Eric Sandoval who shot and killed by. A local gang shortly After I studied the Bible with him. He was 15. It was a VERY difficult thing for his Family to go through. This was back in 96 but this film made me get emotional about the whole thing.
Rip to Eric Sandoval and hopefully he knows he’s still missed by you and his family of course we all have our ups and downs it’s how we deal with them that shows were not giving up and keep pushing forward. Keep on a straight path and show your friend he’s not forgotten have a great day and a brighter future.
I can do that too, hold my gun 💯god bless you
Hopefully you touched his heart that night and he was saved.
This is some of the best acting and camera work I’ve ever seen from a group this young
ToXiC Ebro yeah I agree
Thank you very much.
I’m part of a gang too
It’s called stay in bed and eat burritos all day ain’t nobody messing with us
Damn I remember when my homie died in my arms, a part of me died that night, I’ll never forget you homie
@sinisterhomicide 36 no one gives a fuck about your opinion 👎🖕🏿
@sinisterhomicide 36 you must not have no friends/life but youtube just to troll
Jesus
Sorry for your loss
This is so sad ...I grew up in California.... all my friends and some family where nortenos..... they are all dead or in jail now. Literally there are only like 5 left there used to be like 22of us. And none of them bang anymore just work,be a good citizen and be nice. When you are older you will realize how stupid gangs are . They where 22 now today they are just 6 including me. That’s sad. I remember watching Kenny die ( the white kid in the block, I watched snoop dog and big daddy die the two black nortenos) I watched 3 people die. Not worth it.( but of course there is a new younger generation of gangsters now and they don’t listen to older people). I live in a farm now, and make cheese . I’m 25 no gangs just cows and I love it so peaceful for me I’m glad every day I left the ghetto for the country
Anddres Torres I rather make cheese than b in the ghetto streets😀
I met my homie through another friend, just a few years younger than me, we clicked up and became almost inseparable, he would pick me up and we would go to the wrong side of the tracks to pick up hynas and cruise all night, he came from a Christian family, he was a good kid, he just happened to like the Chicano style, dressed cholo and even got himself a lowrider, so then i met my babymama and gradually started spending more time with her, in the mean time my homie was introduced to the dope game by a "friend" and got him to slang his dope, so one they his "friend" decided to rip off some mayates from out of state that came down to pick up a few kilos and convinced my homie to jack these fools money, needless to say these mayates were hardcore and weren't having it, they kidnapped my homie and torture him asking for their money back, so these fools get on the phone with my homie's "friend" demanding their money back or they will kill my homie and his "friend" said i don't have the money so kill him, so they asked him to repeat what he said and put the phone to my homie's ear and he heard his "friend" say: "kill him", when my homie heard this tears came running down his cheeks and the mayates caught him on fire burning 95 % of his body, only to die a couple of hours later, to this day i know for a fact if i hadn't met that hyna, I'd probably died that night with him.
What I'm trying to say is not everybody is your friend, you should know who's who and who's not, you catch my drift?
The reason i know he had tears running down is because my homie took along for the ride a friend of his, he survived that night and was able to get all three arrested, didn't mentioned it cause i didn't want to make my story that long to read
This was a really good film. And I know a lot of people dont understand certain things about that type of life, but when youre from that environment you know. I grew up in the same environment, and I lost a few friends along the way. It never got easier and you never forget
I relate Im growing up in the same environment
Imagine your parents waking u up from a good sleep just to take out the trash it ain’t even that serious 😂
Fuck that, take that mutherfuckin trash out lazy punk
Lol Maaaaaaaaan listen... nvm ima just shut up
wow i learned from this, this is why my parent don’t want me to go no where I’m blessed to have my parents.
Man I wish you and your crew nothing but continued blessings if these short films can reach just one individual who's about to go off on the deep end and it changes his life the work is priceless much continued success you have a new fan and a die-hard subscriber
Your words mean so much. Read the pinned comment.
The step dad knew what was going to come
Whoever makes these kinds of short films or like the other one called “HERMANOS” is fucking amazing got me in my feelings and shit is all authentic 🔥🔥🔥
I died laughing 4:20 "This is my house I pay the bills you don't do nothing around here" Not the first time i heard that one
You been sleeping till 2pm?
Iain Fraser *3 pm 😂 jit lazy asf
The step dad is right tho if u don’t pay the bills u need to clean the house
First off I wanna say RIP to the young man Gerardo Rivas.
Secondly I would like to say that this short depicts the daily bread for most of growing up in the hood no matter what Raza u are, well done.
Lastly I wanna give props for an excellent job done here I loved the cinematography you guys are pro status. Ke viva la Raza
Yo Manuel Sr. I got a lot of GOOD TO SAY but will save it for our private talks I tip my hat to you my boy watching Manuel Jr. play you freaked me out it was like seeing you at that age all over again I passed it to everybody in my circles out here in Texas had me in tears knowing I talked to the homie 15 minutes before!!!!! Good job!!!!
unfortunately the society we live in hinders us to those conditions of life or should i say survival. We have seen time and time again and its time for all of us to make the change some how, because their is a better way. Peace Brother
Unfortunately JACK KUNZ we live in a society that segregates and pins us in run down neighborhoods where not only are over ran by corrupt cops but also gangs, its the way they will eliminate us if we dont change the way we live and how we react to our surroundings. They are betting on it! I'm glad to hear your brother made it through, for that is the way we shall fight back and overcome.
Lord please lead us all to everlasting life in Jesus Christ holy name amen
Hahaha vato loco
The higher the socks, the downer the foo
Aren’t they selling those socks on (foosgonewild) page on IG
The downerest of downer downed lmao
I love movies/skits like this. It shows the real side of gangs and nasty violence and why you should turn away. This life ain’t no game and one slip up could put you in the grave. Good job on the movie, you got another subscriber!
Thank you.
I remember them youngster days. I got older, grew up, wised up, paid my dues, took my respect, and stayed out the Bullshit. 2 Strong Arizona South Side.
Anyone on a short film spree?
Yutchi meeee
Great short film Big ups rest in peace to your brother. Mad respect for making this is in his honor!
this guy jumped to the bed the same way I do after takin out the trash
I need a part two tbh like this is a bad part for a cliffhanger
It’s the lack of human/family connection that leads to drugs, gangs, prison, and death. If you want to change the way you feel help someone else whose hurting. No he muerto pero debería haberlo hecho muchas veces. Tómese el tiempo para aprender sobre usted mismo antes de terminar contra las paredes que lo hacen pensar en usted mismo. Amor y Respetos from West Pilsen/ Chicago. This really hit home for a gringo from a all Mexicano barrio.
It’s paradoxical, it’s the lack of family connection that gets people thinking, it’s the chance to gain family protection that seals the deal, crazy stuff
The acting is actually really good. Especially in the scene where the step-father comes home and sees that he didn’t clean the yard. Very realistic acting
Idk no I actually think the acting is good. It’s relatable
you know dis shit authentic when you see the pro clubs.
The gang boss is “No-doze” from breaking bad Season 1, he was Tuco’s bodyguard.
Me when my friends come over: 4:20
I Lost my best friend at the age of 21 years i know this fucking feeling to good .... rip to all the fallen young humans ! Greets from austria
Thank you all for watching. It takes time and the right money for us to make the feature film "our" way - AUTHENTIC. We're still going, but this lockdown doesn't help. Meanwhile, follow me for updates on new projects and behind the scenes photos instagram.com/mannyjimenezsr
What was this about
Morale of the story... Join the gang with guns
U md ma dei..
Its crazy how it feels like i watched a 3hr movie in 15 mins, award winning tbh.
At first when he send the text with the music I thought he was gay 😂😂😂 😂
Sameeeeeeeeeee 😂😂😂
Haha fr😂
I thought they were txting each other
For reall lol
Me too lol
You can be gangster your whole life, just can't be a gang banger your whole life. Once you have kids an shit you leave the petty shit for the younger vatos.
D S
Facts.
I turned into a G at 12
But I’m a parent now with a real career.
How bout don't leave that for anybody its stupid and pointless
Now I know how my parents feel when I don't clean the house.
Yeah..
also You should quit smoking dude i did!🙁
Na don’t weed is good for u 😛
@@jessicaochoa5725 I'm 18 now been suffering from depression since i started....now that i stopped I'm starting to feel normal again but not yet i was a stoner i could smoke like 4 joints a day soo am experienced you will thank me later maybe but in you're head is like fuck this guy what is he on about....stoners are quick to judge i am too up to now gives me problems when i want to sleep but i think it is the side effects I'm still craving but Naah just fighting the urges outthere yes weed is good but can be bad sometimes don't you forget that💕
@@zaki9996 Bro y should I stop. I have depression and I hate waking up everyday but I don't smoke everyday.
@@chiout1964 haha i get you ...anyway you smart bruh👌
Don't let anybody tell you different
God bless you all god gave me a second chance this week and I am feeling blessed always keep your head up and put god first
Just sleep till like 1 pm and spend 2 hours cleaning the yard. Even if the dad got home at least he would see you doing it and wouldn’t be mad.
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Ese vato es un bruto
Great job! Loved the message behind it. I’m from South Central LA and I can relate to these kids joining gangs out of neglect from their own homes, it’s sad but that’s the way it is. If you guys ever need help for a future film I’m available I go to Cal State University, Los Angeles going after a film degree I would love the experience.
Wow!!!! This hit deep and anybody struggling out there to do the right thing, please do and know the difference. Bless You All
RIP to my ex boyfriend Josè "Chico Diablo" Romero Hernandez.
U will alwayz be in my heart,mi amor.
So glad u made this...and very blessed for Chico and God that gave me another chance to live and love a great man in my life, KN.
You guys are awesome. It will be pretty gnarly if y'all could make more projects like this.
Tell me im not the only one who thought the guy in the thumbnail was going to be the main character Lmao
I mean one guy in the thumbnail is the main character
Great work growing up my best friend was killed right in front of me the image still runs thru my head .i miss him so much would have grow up to be a great man
How?
I feel bad for the dad that was disappointed with his kids report card
4:12 like they took away his ps4 privelages
I grew up on the streets of LA, thank God for me having great parents. You only get one.
How old you is dante
Old enough to be a daddy.
@@_.9S._ sounds about right great job staying safe in the early 2000's
@@CarlosRodriguez-vy1kb Yep
My 3yr old nephew was victim to gun violence and this story just really touched me💞. Rip to Gerardo 🙏🏽, sorry for your loss❣️
Real shit... wish that shit was longer I was just getting into it.🤨
Man the step dad reminds me of my father he was such a hard ass God rest his soul
4:21 when I pay the wifi bill after It was out for a week😂😂😂😂😂
💀💀💀💀💀
If you ever lost a homie to this just know they're smiling down at you wishing you the best. Rip Specs. Troubles. Bird. Uncle Junior. 2 Scoop. Ears. Termite. And XRay. Take risks and prosper. Summed up a lot
No one:
That one kid: TRAYWAY!!!!!!
That one teachers: send the student this video
Also the kid: ay ima pull a snitch nine on you
homie this reminds me when me and homies got into a shootout and almost got shot but rest in peace to the homie hope god is treating him well
I have a feeling you're lying.
Moral of the story dont bring a vato who writes poems .
Damn, this one for real made me shed a couple tears.. no lie. Strong message..love all your videos!
All you had to do was clean the damn yard CJ!
Hahaha fr
This should be a movie instead of short film.
Facts
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I’m glad he made it on “On my block”
I get it 😂
Indya Calloway get what watch when ruby goes to the santos party they literally show him in the room
he should of just smoked a blunt and cleaned the yard!!!!!
I used to smoke those canas,canel joints n help a lot my parents,n do most of cleaning n helpin wit mandados
He can't handle cleaning da yard wtf,u get smaked for actin stupid,dats how it is!!!U dont learn,den learn da hard way!!!
You guys are such begs like yur not on it pussys
not gonna lie but the kid couldve just cleaned the front yard smh
Forget that! That's not even his real father, his step father instead. I'd say "you ain't my real pops!" Idc if I get an ass beating!
Lazy ass son, he's provided with a place to sleep and food to eat, the least he could is get the house chores done
biggo meat so you think your tough then? You have to pull your weight and do your part and be responsible sooner or later. He’s giving a house to live in and cares for your mother. Being lazy and not helping out the home shows ya just a immature kid who doesn’t appreciate what’s really being provided. So take you lil tough azz somewhere else. Eventually you’ll mature and see there are no free rides. Even in the pen you gotta follow rules and clean your sht up. Might as well learn to be responsible young.
@@akandrea6731 I already know what lies ahead and I'm well keeping my weight up. Don't underestimate how my actions are, I know what's going on in life for most part. Better again to leave the household and go about your life, maybe things will be complicated but after awhile, you'll get over it.
Gøddəss Иøvą19 that’s not right ... when someone takes you in and treats you as a father or at least gives you a roof over your head I suggest listen to the individual... life is cruel out there and hard. Don’t like it ? Suck it up until you know you can make it in your own or you got a plan b .
Best friend wouldn't let best friend join into a gang 💯
That true
1:07 the walk💀
My cousin just passed away. Some guys were party hoping, and ended up at the party my little cousin was in. They were asked too leave. They were described as young teens. Those young teens left and returned to the party and shot up the place. It took cops 10 min but it took paramedics 30min. My little cousin lost his life to petty, childish kids. Today will be a week since it happened. We live in the hood, but are not about that life. People believe, if you're about that life, you'll get caught up in the cross fire... although that may be true it doesn't apply to every case. I read the comments on the news post and people brush it off, gun +hood+party+ teenage gangsters, must have been gang related.
LaNegra LoTiene happens all the time man I lost q couple friends the same way that why I stay out of house partys but sorry for you lost
LaNegra LoTiene scary stuff, troubling times man. So sorry to hear about your loss. Terrible people out there don’t think about the consequences all the way around. Sad to say. Rip to your cousin
LaNegra LoTiene you should probably move away
Damn bro. Hope your family doing well.
is FUCKED up cause this person knows this person and then they get invited and then the wannabe gangsters come on by cause one of them knows the none banging one and yeah 🙀
Strong message bro 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
I’m not crying I have dust in my eyes 👀
In Latin country's you don't really have many options as the youth in the US you have opportunities to make your people proud and become a profesional! !! Hispanic country's you have to hustle to survive!!!!
When i was a kid i use to roam around as a dinosaur. Then one day my dad said stop acting like s fucking dinosaur.
- step brothers
I mean he should have just cleaned the yard smh
3:00 hit me hard 😔
I used to be a gang member ..but in my house was mom's rules ..and you have to respect that ..thanx to that i am the man that i am now with values ..and i work hard as i enjoy life the same way..chamacos ya'll need to learn a lot from life ..but don't worry you 'll learn the hard way to be easy later on
Agreed g same here i was more school scared of momma bear than the ogs or cops when it was curfew with momma bear i was home but fuck my p.o hours and rules
@@josearteaga9667 🤣🤣🤣 you were scared of your Mom
Its nice to see that guy recover from tucos beating
Hey man I just want to take a second and thank you first this I had a brother was in a gang hes in jail now sadly he got 10 years for gun possessions but he that was his path this video helped me find mine and that is school I’m not the smartest nor the dumbest but I always try and I never realized how much my immigrant parents gave up for me and my siblings until I watched your videos
Thank you for your kind words. I’m sorry about your brother. Hug your parents tight. I’m sure they want the best for you. And it doesn’t matter if you’re the smartest, all that matters is that you keep trying and NEVER stop. You can DM on Instagram if you want to talk more. instagram.com/mannyjimenezsr
Literal tears as he was crying i know the pain and the hurt it is to lose someone to the streets
Lil homies think is all fun games and just respawn after getting shot like in GTA 😂
All fun and games until you're forty years of age with nothing to show for and no professional skills to be a fucking contributing member of society.
Both of those outcomes hit hard and not good
Salute all the way from Chicago 💯
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“I hate you guys “ got me ☠️☠️
Marco Ramirez same
Felt this so much. Lost a homie i will never forget. Been thru the most with cuh we even started dealing together. They took my dawg life over an ounce.
M200 Dreamer sorry for your loss bruh 🙌🏾
RIP 🔥🙏🔥
I learned to take out the trash from this short film or my friend could get shot
I don't have kids, but I'm a nurse and let me tell you that mamas scream and cry when they bring their babies into the world, but NOTHING compares to the scream and wail when we have to tell them their baby (no matter how old they are) is gone, it rips your heart in two.
We in health care see Death on a regular basis, but we never forget when it's a kid, never. And we never are okay with making the call that will change a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, a grandparent, a friend's life FOREVER. Some of you may be okay with getting the bullet, but your loved ones will feel the pain of that bullet for the rest of their lives.
Good to know one of Tuco’s guys started their own gang
Just to get his shit kicked in
It should of been longer but it was an amazing short
first day in a gang, dies, fail
In a gang for 5 minutes already dead
Homie got speed runned