Jewel of the Pacific (2019)

A long-term resident of Pacific Beach explores the gradual gentrification of his once sleepy neighborhood in San Diego, California.

Director:

Eladio Arvelo

Star:

Shareef Haq

Cast

Credited cast:
Shareef Haq	...	Himself - Host

Storyline

"Jewel of the Pacific" is a short documentary film featuring Shareef Haq, a long-term resident of Pacific Beach, as he explores the gradual gentrification of his once sleepy neighborhood in San Diego, California. Throughout the film, Shareef learns from a diverse group of Pacific Beach residents how the neighborhood has changed from attracting surfers and college students to attracting a demographic of entrepreneurs and work professionals who bring along better restaurants, better bars, better fitness options, and even their own farmers market. Will the beach culture of the local community survive as the cost of living starts going up, pushing out original residents?

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Plot Keywords:

tv special | interview | young adults | beach | restaurant | 

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Taglines:

A story on gentrification in the heart of San Diego, California: Pacific Beach.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2019 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Pacific Beach, San Diego, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eclectic Aspirations

Technical Specs

Runtime:

27 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

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