We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're interested in hosting a screening, requesting an interview, preparing for a community discussion, or sharing your own Boyle Heights story, this page will help guide your inquiry.
East LA Interchange is more than a documentary—it's a conversation about community, resilience, and the future we build together. We welcome engagement from educators, community organizations, journalists, filmmakers, and residents with connections to Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles.
Community & Educational Screenings
If you represent a school, library, community center, church, cultural organization, or local group interested in hosting a screening of East LA Interchange, we're interested in working with you. Screenings can be tailored to different audiences and can include discussion facilitation, Q&A sessions, or thematic tie-ins to your organization's mission.
When reaching out about a screening, please include:
- Your organization's name and primary focus
- The estimated audience size and demographic composition
- Your proposed screening date or preferred timeframe
- Details about your venue and technical capabilities
- Your vision for how the screening connects to your community's needs or ongoing programming
- Whether you're seeking discussion facilitation or educational materials to accompany the film
We believe the most meaningful screenings happen when communities have space to reflect together on what the film raises—questions about infrastructure, displacement, resilience, and what we owe to neighborhoods like Boyle Heights. We're committed to supporting that dialogue however we can.
Press & Media Inquiries
Journalists, podcasters, producers, and media outlets interested in interviewing members of the East LA Interchange team, discussing the film's themes, or requesting materials for coverage should submit their inquiry with as much detail as possible. Tell us what angle you're exploring, your intended audience, and your timeline for publication or broadcast.
Please include:
- Your name, outlet, and beat or specialty
- The specific story or angle you're pursuing
- Who you'd like to speak with (filmmaker, subject, contributor)
- Your publication or platform and typical audience size
- Your target publication or air date
We're grateful for media attention that amplifies the stories and concerns at the heart of this documentary. Our goal is to ensure coverage reflects the complexity and dignity of the Boyle Heights community.
Discussion & Study Groups
Are you organizing a film study group, community forum, book club, or educational curriculum that would benefit from East LA Interchange? We're available to discuss how the documentary might fit into your program and can offer guidance on framing discussions, suggested discussion questions, or thematic connections to related work.
Educators in particular often reach out seeking context about the film's historical backdrop, the East L.A. Interchange freeway system, redlining policies, or the ongoing impacts of urban planning decisions on communities of color. We're happy to provide supplementary information to deepen learning.
When writing, describe your group's focus, the composition of your audience, and what specific support would be most helpful for your discussion or study.
Local Stories & Collaboration
Boyle Heights has generations of stories—stories of survival, culture, art, struggle, and community. If you're a resident, longtime community member, artist, historian, or organizer with memories or insights connected to Boyle Heights history, we want to hear from you.
We're also interested in exploring collaboration opportunities with local artists, organizations, and cultural workers who are doing meaningful work in and for East Los Angeles. Whether that's co-hosting events, creating complementary projects, or finding other ways to support each other's work, we believe in the power of partnership.
Your message might include your connection to Boyle Heights, what draws you to the film's themes, and what kind of engagement or collaboration you're envisioning.
What to Include in Your Inquiry
To help us respond thoughtfully and promptly, please provide as much relevant context as possible. Generic inquiries naturally take longer to address, while specific, detailed messages help us understand your needs and determine the best way we can support you.
A strong inquiry includes: who you are and what organization or community you represent; what you're seeking (screening, interview, discussion support, or something else); relevant context about your audience or project; specific dates or timelines; and what success looks like for you. If you have technical questions or specific requests, include those details too.
We read every message we receive and will respond as our schedule allows. Please understand that during busy periods, responses may take time. We're a lean team, but we're genuinely committed to supporting the work you're doing in and for your community.
Thank you for your interest in East LA Interchange and for caring about the stories and futures of neighborhoods like Boyle Heights. We look forward to connecting with you.