Narrated by Martin Sheen, “Father G and the Homeboys” is a documentary detailing the efforts of priest Father Greg Boyle as he helps to redirect four troubled gang bangers living in Los Angeles.

In January 2003, John Bohm, an elementary school teacher in East Los Angeles, set out to direct his first feature film, a documentary about the troubled students at his school. Although this area of L.A. is rich with Latino pride and culture, it is better known as an impoverished part of L.A. riddled with gangs, drugs and violence.

In preparation for the film, a colleague of John’s suggested that he pay a visit to Father Gregory Boyle. Father Greg (or Father G as the homeboys call him) is a Jesuit priest who runs Homeboy Industries, a non-profit organization which helps at-risk youth get jobs and detour them from gang life. After a visit to the Homeboy offices, John was awestruck at the uniqueness of this organization and knew his film had to be about Father G and all the kids he had helped over the past 20 years. For the next two-and-a-half years, Bohm worked around the clock, teaching during the day and filming the homies after school and on weekends. John dug in deep and became their shadow. He gained their trust and soon became a member of the homeboy family.

With the help of editor Pete Tapia, the two created a compelling, powerful and inspiring story about Father Greg and his homies. In the end they made not just a documentary about kids in the hood, but a film about hope.

REVIEWS

“I urge you to check out directors John Bohm and Pete Tapia’s ‘Father G and the Homeboys’ – an inspiring film.”
-Scott Foundas, L.A. Weekly

“Mandatory viewing – truly inspiring.”
-Ernest Hardy, L.A. Weekly

“Compelling, alarming, poignant and ultimately inspiring, ‘Father G and the Homeboys’ couldn’t be timelier for anyone who wants to see what’s really going on, and what is possible, in Los Angeles.”
-Tom Cendejas, Latino L.A.

“Heart-wrenching and powerful.”
-Candice Courtney Mc Fadyen, L.A.’s The Place Los Angeles Magazine

“This film is a testimony on how a couple of people can make a change in other people’s lives. Bohm and Tapia’s documentary should be seen by everyone!”
-Carlos Morales, The Voice Newspaper

“Profound – all high school students across America should see this film.”
-Jaime Segall-Gutierrez, Director-Cine Sin Fin Film Festival

“It’s rare to see a film that really moves you towards seeking out change: Change from within, change in the community and change in the system – It inspires and touches the heart.”
-Kamern Curiel-RealTALK LA