The official trailer for Slauson Rec—fresh off its debut at Cannes—drops us into the heart of South Central Los Angeles, where a local rec center becomes both battleground and sanctuary for a new generation of dreamers. Directed with kinetic energy and raw sensitivity, the film captures the essence of youth culture, artistic expression, and the fight for safe communal spaces.

The trailer blends handheld realism with poetic visuals: kids rehearse dance moves, argue over rap verses, and navigate growing pains in the face of gentrification and systemic disinvestment. It’s as much a love letter to LA’s neighborhoods as it is a story about the universal tension between staying and striving.

Backed by an ensemble of breakout performances and a bass-heavy, West Coast soundtrack, Slauson Rec promises an electric, emotional ride through a world often unseen but deeply felt.