About this episode
This episode features photographer George Rodriguez discussing his work documenting celebrity culture and community identity.
Check out season two of ReCurrent, a Getty podcast about what we gain by keeping the past present. Hosted by Jaime Roque, this season explores cultural stories hidden in photographs, archives, and everyday places. Hear from artists, activists, and communities where Getty stories continue to unfold. On this episode, Backlot and Barrio, Jaime spends time with photographer George Rodriguez, whose camera moved between Hollywood’s backlots and Los Angeles’ East Side. He documented celebrity culture while remaining deeply rooted in community, identity, and resistance. Subscribe to ReCurrent wherever you get your podcasts and at getty.edu/podcasts/recurrent , where you can also find additional images and transcripts.
People in this episode
Host: Jaime Roque
Guest: George Rodriguez
Topics covered
- cultural stories
- photography
- community identity
- celebrity culture
- resistance
Keywords
- ReCurrent
- Getty podcast
- photographer
- cultural stories
- Hollywood
- Los Angeles
- community
- identity
- resistance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Getty
Places: Hollywood, Los Angeles, East Side
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