Introducing ReCurrent: Backlot and Barrio

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.

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Introducing ReCurrent: Backlot and Barrio is an episode from Getty Art + Ideas by Getty.

This episode is 0:18:48 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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