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Broken Bread Season 2 (Preview)

"Broken Bread" showcases inspiring people who make a difference in their communities through food. Entrepreneur, social activist and acclaimed chef Roy Choi takes viewers on a journey through his hometown of Los Angeles and beyond, exploring complex social justice issues while meeting inspiring individuals and organizations who use food as a platform for activism and a catalyst for change.

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Tijuana
26:46
Roy travels to Tijuana, experiencing a side of the city rarely portrayed in the media.
Owning the Block
26:46
Roy meets Leimert Park residents using food to counteract gentrification.
Returning to Chinatown
26:46
Roy returns to Chinatown and examines his role as a catalyst in its gentrification.
Food as Resistance
26:46
Roy meets Latino restaurateurs who are using food as a form of cultural preservation.
From Seed to Table
26:46
Roy meets with chefs and farmers leading the fight against the corporatization of food.
The Future of Restaurants
26:46
Roy and guests unpack deep-rooted exploitation and injustice in the restaurant industry.
Community members celebrate "Hood Day" eating turkey tacos at Locol. | Still from "Broken Bread"
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26:40
Roy takes a head-on look at efforts to heal the social and economic wounds of Watts, acknowledging one of the oldest communities in Los Angeles as a mirror into ourselves and our future.
A mountain of food waste in a landfill. | Still from "Broken Bread"
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26:42
Roy journeys from L.A. to Orange County to discover how non-profit innovators are tackling the problem of food waste.
Roy holds a cannabis bud. | Still from "Broken Bread"
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26:31
Roy explores the issues of equality and the emergence of a new culinary landscape since the advent of legalized recreational marijuana.
Food from "Making the Best of It" Pop-up | Still from "Broken Bread" Future
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26:42
Roy explores future culinary landscapes looking forward to a world affected by climate change.
Vegan grocer Olympia Auset assembles a box of fresh produce for a client. | Still from "Broken Bread"
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25:39
Roy meets the individuals bringing healthy and affordable food options into South L.A. communities that lack access to fresh food.
Broken Bread - Transformation - Mar Diego - Primary
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26:44
Roy explores the power of cooking to rehabilitate those on the margins of society and the organizations taking a chance on those who need it most.
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