Known around the world as the Gangsta Gardener, Ron Finley transforms overlooked spaces in South Los Angeles into gardens, food, and community. His garden is living proof that meaningful change can take root right where you live.
Built around a powerful interview with Finley and immersive cinematography from inside his lush South Los Angeles garden, GANGSTA GARDENER explores resilience, revolutionary thinking and the power of community-driven change. The award-winning short documentary examines Finley’s fight against food deserts and his belief that growing your own food can be an act of freedom, resistance and self-determination.
“We reached out to Ron Finley because we believe in his mission and wanted to create a film that addressed food deserts in our community,” says co-director Miranda Winters. “His story is one of resilience, innovation, and an unwavering belief in the power of change.”
“We hope the film sparks conversations about the importance of community in the face of an isolating culture built around commerce,” adds co-director Rocky Romano. “Our goal is for those conversations to inspire positive action.”
