Politics & Government

LA County Debuts "Reclaiming Home: Black Altadena Rebuilds" Documentary, Honoring The Legacy And Rebuilding

The film follows four families over the last 18 months, each with different timelines, different priorities, and different fears.

(CBS LA)

July 30, 2026

The story of Altadena's Black community, before and after the Eaton Fire, is the subject of a new documentary created by Los Angeles County, and it's premiering Thursday night.

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The film follows four families over the last 18 months, each with different timelines, different priorities, and different fears, as there are concerns that generational wealth could be lost.

Homeowner John Hickambottom shares his story in "Reclaiming Home: Black Altadena Rebuilds," as he is rebuilding his childhood home.

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