Netflix’s new series “Gentefied” explores the gentrification battles that have roiled Boyle Heights in recent years. “We want people to have a deeper understanding of gentrification and its impact, especially when it comes to Boyle Heights. But like Starz’s “Vida,” also set in Boyle Heights, “Gentefied” has made the polarizing topic a driving force of its narrative. Defend Boyle Heights did not immediately respond to a request for further comment. Veronica Polanco, the president of the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council and a longtime resident of the community, hopes that the show will feel authentic.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 06, 2020 15:02 UTC