Why gangland Los Angeles wasn't all bad

What was gangland Los Angeles of the 1980s and 90s really like?

Thousands of people are following an Instagram account that tells a different story about that period of history. It's dedicated to remembering the vibrant subculture of underground "party crews" with a distinctive musical soundtrack and fashion which blossomed amid the violence.

Video Journalist: Greg Brosnan

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