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In South Central Los Angeles there’s an empty, 50-foot pool in a former swim school where apricot and apple trees grow alongside butterflies and bees. This old pool, with its flourishing garden, is the Gangsta Garden started by urban gardener and activist, Ron Finley.

Finley’s philosophical approach to gardening and work to eliminate food deserts in Los Angeles is told in the 17-minute documentary “Gangsta Gardener,” premiering at the Boston Film Festival this week.

The Boston Film Festival will celebrate its 41st year with in-person and virtual screenings Sept. 18-22. In-person screenings take place at the Emerson Paramount Center Theatre, Central Library in Copley Square, Massachusetts College of Art and the Shalin Liu Performance Ce

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