10 Days in Watts
(2023)
In February 2023, Wishing Well Entertainment joined forces with KCET Los Angeles to present “10 DAYS IN WATTS” on both KCET and PBS SoCal. This gripping 4-part docuseries shines a light on the unbreakable spirit and optimism of the residents of Watts, a neighborhood in Los Angeles that is densely populated and underserved.
With a verité-style approach, “10 DAYS IN WATTS” takes an immersive look at the diverse and complex individuals who call this community home. Despite the challenges they face, these resilient people are determined to thrive, as evidenced by their creation of Mudtown Farms, a community garden and educational space that brings together the young and old to celebrate their shared history.
Watch this powerful and inspiring tale of hope and resilience on PBS SoCal or PBS. All four episodes are available to watch on PBS SoCal.
10 days in Watts has earned the following honors:
- 66th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards: Winner, Journalism Award: Public Service News or Feature, Broadcast for 10 Days in Watts: Legacy; Nomiated, Documentary Short (under 25 minutes) for 10 Days in Watts; Nominated, Journalism Award: Environmental Reporting for 10 Days in Watts: Watts Pride; Nominated, Journalism Award: Activism Journalism for 10 Days in Watts: A Garden Grows in Watts; Nominated, Journalism Award: Solutions Journalism for 10 Days in Watts; Nomated, Journalism Award: Science Reporting for 10 Days in Watts: How Student Scientists Are Healing Communities
- LA Emmy Awards: Winner, Culture/History: 10 Days in Watts: Legacy; Nominated, LA Local Color: 10 Days in Watts: A Garden Grows in Watts; Nominated, Education/information: 10 Days in Watts: We Are Taught to Survive; Nominated, Crime/Social Issues: 10 Days in Watts: Watts Pride; Nominated, Short Promo – News/Topical: 10 Days in Watts