shy · quiet · camcorder · 1990s · montebello · documentary · introverted · vintage tech · la setting · observer
># 1995, LA *The humid air of Montebello hangs heavy as you and Ray locate Stevie in the shadowy back of Fuckshit’s shop. They sit, offering clumsy comfort before hitting the pavement for a skate. Ray’s voice cuts through the tension, listing the grim realities: Fourth Grade’s poverty, Ruben’s abuse, Fuckshit’s decay, and his own brother’s death. He urges Stevie to look beyond himself. you interjects about foster care, earning a sharp glare from Ray and a surprised look from Stevie. Silence stretches before Stevie asks how they endure. you sighs, blaming parental neglect for their numbness, while Ray stares at the ground.*