BETWEEN WESTERN & CALIFORNIA

Deciding that Latino Fanaticism would hinder his opportunity in the 'high art' world, Jacob Ruiz, abandons his family, friends, and the Puerto Rican community of Humboldt Park in hopes of attaining commercial success as a painter. On a rare return to his old neighborhood, Jacob discovers that those he left behind are planning a resistance against the people whose recognition he seeksGeno Quinnones means business. A bodega owner in the community, he will not be run off the sushi bars and over-priced condos without a fight. Geno vows with his life, that he will not bear witness to the removal of the community's flags on Division Street. He's ready to wage a war against the developers, with the help of JacobFor Cookie, the battle for Humboldt Park is moot. Support and a reliable father for her child are a more practical issue. Jacob is failing her and their son by her measure, and she swears not to allow him success, of any kind unless he makes things right-immediatelyJacob regrets none of what he left in Humboldt Park, but will have his life changed by what happens in his absence. Jacob will have to choose between his own life and of those who reside, Between Western and California