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Father Greg Boyle, a white Jesuit priest, has spent 25 years in the toughest part of East Los Angeles.

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Michael Nordine Village Voice 04/28/2013
G-Dog belongs to a long line of feel-good documentaries that win audience awards at film festivals and make you feel like a jerk for not liking them. Go to Full Review John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter 04/18/2013
Doc offers an inspiring case study in acceptance-centric rehab model. Go to Full Review Christopher Long Movie Metropolis 05/22/2013
6/10
You don't have to believe in God to believe that Father Greg Boyle is doing God's work. Go to Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media 04/29/2013
4/5
Inspiring docu about gang intervention program in LA. Go to Full Review Kirk Honeycutt honeycuttshollywood.com 07/13/2012
8
Freida Mock's doc about Father Boyle and Homeboy Industries is a strong, vibrant, resolute film that captures the essence of the miracles happening in downtown L.A. Go to Full Review John Esther UR Chicago Magazine 06/27/2012
What Homeboy Industries means to these men and women -- usually young, often felons -- is the focal point of Freida Lee Mock's inspiring documentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/13/2014 Watched this documentary this morning. So touching and amazing how one man can make such a huge difference in this world! See more 01/20/2014 Great minds tied to big hearts can solve many of the problems of this country. See more 01/13/2014 "G-Dog is about giving second chances. This documentary shows proof that no matter how hard or difficult someone's life is or has been, they can subject to change. The film follows Father Greg B aka G-Dog and how with his tough and unconditional love, managed to build up a successful program to help gang bangers and the troubled society of L.A. get back on their feet with jobs, education, rehabilitation and compassion, breaking the barriers of the so called "gangs" that populate the area. A true story of hope and redemption. Homeboy Industries. Please get involved." See more 04/26/2013 This is a terrific documentary about a true local hero! Homeboy's Industries is a great success and teaches us alot about life and getting along. Check out the special screenings at the Laemmle theaters this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. See more 04/14/2013 Fr. Greg has done marvelous work with gangs and giving young people a second chance in life. This documentary offers one a first hand account from Fr. Greg and the people he has helped over time. I would say this is a must see event. See more 05/01/2012 Saw the world premier at Hot Docs last night. It is a funny, heart-warming, inspirational movie. See more Read all reviews
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Freida Lee Mock

Director

Fr. Greg Boyle

Actor

Freida Lee Mock

Producer

Pedro Bromfman

Original Music

Greg Byers

Cinematographer

Erik Daarstad

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Synopsis Father Greg Boyle, a white Jesuit priest, has spent 25 years in the toughest part of East Los Angeles.
Director
Freida Lee Mock
Producer
Freida Lee Mock
Production Co
American Film Foundation
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2014
Runtime
1h 32m
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