Broken Bread (2019)
S01E01 Transformation
Episode Overview
Roy delves into how cooking can serve as a means of rehabilitation for marginalized individuals and the organizations that support them. He meets with Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy and Homegirl Industries, a trailblazer in socially conscious culinary ventures aimed at helping former gang members shift from street life to kitchen careers. Roy also visits Mar Diego, the founder of Dough Girl, a pizza shop in the San Fernando Valley that provides employment opportunities for local youth battling drug addiction and homelessness. The episode also includes insights from L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, who discusses meaningful workforce initiatives.