The City of Pasadena will premiere “Amplify,” a 38-minute oral history documentary featuring stories from community members displaced decades ago by the SR-710 Freeway construction. The screening is part of the 2nd Reconnecting Pasadena 710 Master Plan Community Engagement Workshop this Saturday, April 12.

“This documentary was created as a lasting historical archive, ensuring future generations remember and learn from this critical chapter in Pasadena’s history,” City officials said on a statement.

The film highlights firsthand accounts from individuals and families affected by the freeway construction, serving as “a tribute to resilience, memory, and the importance of community-centered storytelling.”

The first screening begins at 10:15 a.m. in Room 101 of the Pasadena Convention Center, located at 300 E. Green St. The documentary will re-loop throughout the workshop, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free parking with validation will be provided at the event.

The City’s statement said the screening is an integral component of the Reconnecting Pasadena 710 Master Plan Project, a two-year initiative to reimagine the area’s future “after decades of disruption caused by the construction of the SR-710 Freeway.”

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