A homeless woman who lives in her banged-up car on 4th and Main in downtown encounters a politically conscious but idealistic young woman - who must then reconsider the meaning of charity begins at home.

In this poetic and surreal piece, a couple explore the beautiful stars in the sky as they come to terms with their own fallen star - a little precious being that was once lost to them?

Four scavenging jackals, all part of the global jackal community, do whatever is necessary to survive and secure their rightful place in their new world political order.

Sexuality and naturalization clash when a transsexual marries an undocumented Latina to help her obtain a green card.

Circa 1977, the Sanchez' makes their way to Sunday Mass in the family station wagon, as initial chaos and bickering slowly gives way to a journey of hope and unforgettable 70s music.

In a small westside restaurant, we hear the inner thoughts of a diner, the server and the cook as they size one another up, making interesting (and often wrong) assumptions about their fellow Angelenos.

In a busy store in LA (think Macy's), a substitute Santa Claus is put to the test as mayhem ensues around the question of whether he is right for the part in our multi-lingual, multi-ethnic city.

A hospital administrator and her new assistant struggle to find inspiration to keep Mercy Community Hospital open.