Joanna Hernandez’ article begins, “On a recent weeknight, a group of students sat working on a script. They’re part of Luv City, a film production operation focused on youth violence prevention on Chicago’s West Side. Students delve into the world of digital media — learning about film production, editing, photography and acting.
“Our most important mission is to be inspirational,” said Andre Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Luv City. “A lot of the violence comes from hopelessness. There’s nothing to live for, so now you’re not scared of nothing. If I’m feeling pain, you’re gonna feel pain. So we need to start healing some of that pain.”
