I've been to Slab City many times since 2009. I met Leonard way back then and he told me while I helped him do some work on Salvation Mountain "somebody from something called Woogle Earyh came by and took a bunch of photos today. Have you ever heard of Woogle Earth?". He was of course talking about Google Earth, at a time when Google was still not a household name yet. Thank you for this most excellent documentary! I think it shows that humans can get along and be content if left to their own devices. New Years Eve 2013 at Salvation Mountain: czcams.com/video/laydQkoGoYE/video.htmlsi=XTAkbtUVzqg3F-u1
Was the fire bc of Pedophiles ? Dogs were yelping & Men yelling , hope they are ok ! What was the cause? Was the women in the water smoking thru her nose and did she say Meth or Fent was hard to tell with Daddy talking ... This was a excellent documentary...I know you captured more of this and would love to see what else you filmed that you didnt add here ...Thanks😊
@@TiTi14426 we are still not sure what caused the fire. Camps burn down all the time at the slabs. Also I got plenty of other unreleased footage I still have yet to compile.
God, please help me find a job tomorrow so I can keep paying rent. I do not want to wind up like this. I’m starting to think this world is a catch 22. You gotta work your life away to miss everything in life. And thank you for helping me stay clean and sober.
I grew up in slab city. This place is not full of “nice” people or just “down on their luck” people. It’s not peaceful or safe. My neighbors were pedos, drug addicts, human traffickers… horrible people. It’s not “artists” or whatever people try to get you to believe. It’s hell.
It's full of felons, ei it's a dangerous SLUM. We know how welcoming and endearing these places are in Venezuela, barrios, but they are dangerous and volatile places to live in.
It's what majority of post world apocalypse communities would instill from.. The idea that they're survivors therefore will do what's done to them and their own to create that cycle. It's the whole idea of a low income neighborhood. The odds of one sticking it out as neighbors or a close community is next to rare. It's why organized crime like the Mafia can never flourish as families who own generations. Next family to rule and spread "fairness". I won't even get into the Cartel style of family.
I have watched a few documentaries on Slab City. This is a step beyond a documentary. You made friends and they seem to like you and trust you. Thank you for taking us inside a lifestyle that I never been. I admire their art and skills. I did not expect the intense fire. I am so glad your okay and pray for those affected.
I really liked this, it's well done and in no way I see, judgemental. My wife and I of 40 years are for the first time in our lives homeless. We have been for two months here in Ocala Florida. We live on unfortunately private land owned by a large corporation and there are a few others here. Being disabled I can't walk very far and my wife a 3 time stroke victim has to walk to get our necessities. We live in a tent, as do the others here, and it's been bitterly cold and lately raining a lot. I say all this because I see slab city as a better situation than ours currently. I'm originally from California, and while I miss the deserts and mountains I don't miss the issues of my home state. Anyways, I liked everyone that was on the video, including the investigator/videographer, good job sir, good job... In closing, not everyone who has become homeless is a criminal or addict, sometimes you become old and get sick and just can't afford to pay a house payment. Understand, we are all human and have worth, both my wife, a certified chef, and I a business owner just have things go south.
We should ALL be more like slab city residents!! It’s easy to judge others knowing nothing about them but most of us are but one paycheck away from being homeless!! You’re welcome back to Calif anytime and I’m sure the residents of slab city would welcome you with open arms! I can’t imagine being homeless in the rain and severe weather! I’m so very sorry you’re going through this!! As Americans we are failing our elderly our veterans and our disabled population (who deserve better from our gov) and it’s shameful!!! I pray your situation improves! Bless you and your wife!!
@@LynetteA68 some reason I was not notified about your reply! I'm so sorry I missed yours. Thank you for the kind words, everything is the same but it could have gotten worse! Take care and bless you..
This country is so ridiculous, failing it’s elders and ill. I shouldn’t have to pay thousands for necessary back surgery. You should not be homeless. It is so sick. I’m so sorry for your situation. It really angers me. I really hope you find the help you need. I have a friend who got a job by admitting they’re homeless and are desperate. And that they were reliable. They eventually made enough to move into a cheap room! I hope you are staying as safe as you can. Sending so much love ❤❤❤
Hands down the best documentary. The perfect example of don't judge a book by its cover. These people have empathy and sympathy for everyone regardless of their situation and the look pretty at peace. GREAT JOB. I hope they continue to look out for each other. Miilions of people really need to watch this.
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This was a Masterpiece of good documentary I was very much into this documentary thanks to guy who made I also subscribe to your CZcams channel after watching this one about slab city witch was a very interesting Story and video documentary.. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍
This was one of the best Slab City Docs. I have ever watched. I have gotten to know different people from the slabs through social media and have donated packages as well to the slabs. I live semi nomadic in the Smokey Mountains and at my age (65) I could not survive in the desert without electric and a natural spring like I have here on my little 2 acres. I may visit sometime though.
Two acres in the Smoky Mountains with an endless supply of fresh water sounds like paradise to me. I have some friends who live near Murphy and I'm moving to Chatanooga next summer. Hoping to find some affordable land in the mountains to build an off-grid cabin.
@@JakeKoenig , Good luck it's a beautiful state to live in with less government laws n taxes.... Although West Coast, Illinois, Michigan n Minn. People are pouring into the state bring their politics ..... Buying land is smart ..... be well.
@@MegaBait1616 Jesus Christ, California is amazingly beautiful. I guess you might think the cities are going to devolve into this because of whatever you might read online, but the natural beauty of California can't be denied. It's actually pretty nice here even in cities but only if you don't mind a lot of people. Be well.
bro 4 SURE. most videos are only 20 or 30 mins, and basically make the Slab out to be a damn zoo, it's disrespectful as hell to the ones making it living there for real. seeing how ppl have clean water supply, and that you can have mail and Amazon delivered there? Amazon delivers FOOD too! get past the heat and the bugs that PROBLY crawl around, I could live there bro! long as I could smoke buds and long as I had a bed, I could do it. if I didn't have kids I think I could do it bro.... do you?
Wow, I did not expect to feel so many emotions from a docu on Slab City! This was beautifully and so respectfully done, seriously this should be winning awards. ❤
I would rather have disposable time than a disposable income. These people have life figured out ❤ this was one of the best Slab city documentaries there is! Great work 👏🏻
By far the best documentary I've seen on Slab City. It's crazy how all these people found each other. It seems like a lot of them have suffered through a lot of pain and they found a community where they wouldn't be judged. My husband was a victim of abuse and suffers from mental illness and he's a lot like Bob. He just believes in being a good person and the golden rule. Treat others how you'd like to be treated. Another crazy thing is when you asked them what their biggest wish was and most of them had selfless wishes. They didn't wish for money or anything material. They just want people to have compassion for each other and not judge. I'm glad they have found each other and a community where as long as you treat others with respect, you will be shown the same respect. It's how the world should operate.
I’ve watched many Slab docs, at least 2-3 a year pop up. 15 minutes into this one and it’s already the best and most fair representation/reporting on what life is like in the slabs
Please consider putting a disclaimer in this video for people who don't wish to hear the sounds of animals burning alive. This deeply disturbed me and I only caught the very end thanks to someone in the comments that mentioned the TIMESTAMP 2:02. Thank you.
How do you know they were burning? Let me guess... you could tell by the sounds they were making? Ya right lol. They made desperate yelping sounds but it didnt mean they were burning alive. It was a fiery, hot scene.... there are other reasons for them to make those sounds.
@@bobabooey4537 Other people commenting, smart guy. Animals don't make "desperate yelping sounds" unless they are in pain. Whether they truly were or were not burning doesnt matter, the sounds were horrifying to hear and some people don't care to hear it.
Thank you for sharing their stories so beautifully and eloquently. To the residents of slab City I am sorry for who and what was lost in that fire, my heart broke.
Reminds me of 29 palms down the hill from the military base. The base is not very active these days, but back in the 40's and 50's there was a big air force training compound. They built some houses down in the nearby wonder valley for the military wives, but it's a low point in the middle of the high desert, heat gets trapped in there. Daytime temps in the summer regularly exceed 105. So when the base shrunk down all the houses were immediately abandoned. The base started using the area to dump bits and pieces of building materials. A bunch of crazy old vietnam vets moved in, started building a shantytown. I got stuck there for a couple of weeks back in 2009. I'll never forget the people I met. Lotta people with nowhere else to be.
I love how open everyone was. That just shows what a great documentary maker the man (sorry I didn't catch name) is. It was endearing how much he appreciated everything.
This is by far one of the best documentaries on SlabCity. I think you're probably one of the few people that is actually able to get someone to trust you enough to use drugs on a major CZcams platform. But you'll see the same type of people if you go into a downtown area. Mostly homeless encampments. Every single one of them has some type of mental illness and drug addiction. That's all this reminds me of is a big homeless encampment where they feel free
I was obsessed with Slab City documentaries for a while. It's probably been 2 years since I've seen one. It's exciting to see an update on the place! New faces, new art, new pets! Thanks Ranger Rick!!
I'm only familiar with slab city because of the movie "Into the Wild". Doubt I'm the only one. It's weird to have such strong feelings about a place I've never been in a country I've never visited. This was nice.
Slabbers are more eloquent and generally well-spoken than most of what I see on youtube, twitter, tiktok, etc.... Very interesting video, thanks to all involved/interviewed!
Thank you for this video. I never knew such a place existed. I have the utmost respect for these people who just want to live free and peaceful lives ❤
This incredible insight into the lives of Slab City residents was so beautifully shot and edited, that it feels of Independant Film Festival quality. Fantastic and fascinating documentary!
Well done film Rick. Misfits and malcontents, though they may be, those residents are human beings one and all. They are brave and resourceful, loyal and true to their nature. My hat's off to them all and I wish them happiness.
If they are so brave & resourceful, then why don't they get the services they need & get a job? There are PLENTY of jobs. I work 3 jobs so I won't be homeless. And I don't have kids, bcuz it's irresponsible to be destitute & bring MORE kids into this mess! 🤦♀️
Slab city reminds me of a video game called Fallout. It really does look post apocalyptic. Those residents there seem to be highly resilient people. If society collapsed tomorrow, they would be the survivors hands down. The life/survival skills that most of these individuals acquired over their life time are not taught in schools but learned from trial and error. Remarkable individuals each and everyone.
Yes, and no; just about every resident out there is living off of some type of government program rather it be: Social Security, food stamps, disability, cash aid, donations, etc. So, even though it may appear on the outside that this is a fully self-sufficient community behind the curtains they are being supported by our tax dollars.
I wish I could meet Dot in person. She had that energy. The type of person that you can spend a day with & you end up with a new layer to your introspection.
This was clearly a massive effort on your part and I wouldn't expect it from you in every video but this was absolutely amazing and something to be proud of. I wish I could see this kind of content all the time because you are a good interviewer, friendly guy and willing to actually get deep into the whole experience. This documentary is mind blowing and I just discovered it randomly here. You definitely earned a subscription at the very least. Thanks for making this and doing all you do on this platform.
I thought that I was very accepting of others until I watched this video. Thank you for sharing this because it has helped me to reexamine myself and who I want to be.
God bless you the people of slab city! I have stage IV Cancer. But if I was healthy and had a future I would love to live some of my life here with and like these people. You guys live a special way and can be happy with what you have and I admire you all and how you live. I wish I could experience it myself. Maybe in another life. God bless you guys.
May I just say thank u for sharing this private information your going threw ,of course miracles Happen and please keep this in mind ,there are people who don't know u ,but they love u ,many people on the internet are not very good people, then we have many people who are wonderful to complete strangers and my thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone going threw ( Cancer of many kinds ) and haven't much time left for this earth ,and yes it's not fair how some make a recovery and some don't with the same kind of cancer ,we're not in charge unfortunately, I know the pain of loosing a very special aunty to cancer ,she was way to good for this earth someone said to me ,I didn't know how to respond to a comment like that ,people don't know the right words to say to someone with cancer or to people going threw the last stages and are not going to be here tomorrow, I belive at some point in the after world we will all be with our loved ones again ,and never shall we be apart again ,our animals are definitely included ,this was 1 of the best documentaries I've seen on slab city ,I've watched a few ,the 1st one was with the gentleman who build that wonderful mountain, he was a wonderful gentleman ,it's to bad that our friend never got the chance to meet the most ,,,wanted to meet man in the world ,I think that's how he said it, many blessings to u and everyone who reads this ...until we meet again ...u will know who I am ,I believe that also...thank you again for sharing your life with us all..
@@sadem1045 taking everyday very slowly. I live outside of a very small town in the country where nothing is happening. Me and my wife live with my family, and we are just spending these days with each other and trying to do things as often as we can with our family.
Broken or not these beautiful souls are STARSEEDS!!!! It takes alot of courage to follow your heart. I admire each and every one of you and im sending you all love and light.❤❤❤
22:15 -the same thing happens in poverty stricken areas everywhere, actually. Though I am much better now, there was a time in my life when I was one step above homeless in the middle of West Virginia. I can compare it to that because I'd been homeless for a relatively long time as a youth. Anyway, we had to move into the first place that would have us due to extreme financial distress. The place we got was in a run down trailer park. It was a whole new world in there. Yes, people would communicate and help each other. I provided meals and a place to stay for park children experiencing hard times. For example, my daughter's friend's parents became unemployed so we kept her until the family attained employment. Near the end of the month, when everyone was broke, we'd help with transportation as we were one of two families with a vehicle. But what he says about the places being raided, that is exactly what happens even here in Central West Virginia. Everyone in the park would go take whatever they wanted or needed when someone went to jail, which turned out to be very often. It even happened to me during a week long hospital stay. Everyone promised to keep an eye on things, but when I returned, my home had been ransacked. All medications gone, my clothing pulled out and most gone. Pots and pans, gone. Hygeine products, gone. Even tools and cleaning products were gone. What really got me though, was all the food was gone from my pantry and freezer. There were so many people involved that no one told who did it and no one saw anything. I was never happier to move out of a place in my life.
That really sucks actually, im so sorry to hear that. To be one of the only ppl helping others out with rides and food etc and then to get ransacked by the same community, is just awful. You sound like you have a good heart and I hope you are well ❤
You’d think there would be some camaraderie when you’re all down in out and there you are helping with those things and that’s the thanks you get- how utterly disappointing.
I spent several summers in W.V. McDowell county, I'm glad to hear your doing better now, I've been in the hospital for a while and to come home to my place being cleaned out is so depressing, it took quite a while to get myself back together, anyway God Bless 🙏
@@stevenbentley683 I'm so sorry you experienced that as well. It's a really hard thing to come to terms with. It hurts. I hope you are much better now. Thank you for your kind response.
Im at part 2 but i have to say this has been one of my favorite doc. Ive watched about slab city. Im currently living in my rv (2 years now) with my bf and tiny dog and cat but we live at a year around rv park in the mountains in California so im waaay up north. We have a similar *law* system because the police hate coming up here. We dont have major crime and 90% of our community are felons etc (my boyfriend and i are the only ppl ive met here that dont do hard drugs). I feel safer here than the city! I can go outside and the only thing i really worry about are natural pred. Like a bear😂 you guys can keep the city life i was a nurse for 19 years. Im good over here. I probably wont even notice when the power goes out 😊
I agree with the previous comments on watching a few other documentaries about slab city and this one tops them all. So many emotions, I might've even teared up in both eyes, and was just frozen with goosebumps. Good work RangerRick. I look forward to watching more of yours soon!
My brother would love living there. He is homeless. He hates feeling trapped. He also is creative and crazy. He can handle the heat but winter is rough in AZ , to much of a change.
There are hints of it in this doc--but I would just say that while the residents talk a lot about freedom, no one caring about expectations, etc., and undoubtedly those sentiments are genuine, there is also a cultural undercurrent that is actually similar to what is heard and seen in prisons. For certain people that might work, but I have known a lot of homeless who would rather be cold than live with the tensions that can go with that.
The fire at the end was the dose of reality punctuating the druggy hot spring chill sesh. The fire department and police still respond, even though the inhabitants don't want to be a part of the system they inevitably rely on in the event of an emergency. This was a really good documentary. Well done.
That really hit me- they don’t want to be part of ‘society’ that they don’t fit into and are badmouthing the ‘system’ but the second they have an emergency they are on the phone ‘expecting’ all the response and service needed for their emergency. I’m not saying they shouldn’t get it- I’m just saying it’s hypocritical and once again it’s that hippie notion where thank goodness someone in society isn’t on drugs and is organized because if they were in charge and I called for an emergency I’m not sure someone would show up help or anyone at all.
They couldn't live without the rest of society, where does their food and water come from etc . Theres no such thing as self sustaining. However they are living as they like and where they fit .
I have seen ALOT of videos/documentaries about Slab City. I've been interested in it for a long time. It's fascinating. I think this is the best documentary I've seen on it. Awesome job! Thank you for sharing it with us.
I’ve watched just about every CZcams video on slab city, some of these people I’ve seen in other videos. But this is by far the best one. The Slabbers truly opened up to you. The bunker footage… whoa!
Thanks for such an awesome video and you did a great job telling their story from a non judgemental point of view. I absolutely love Dot . She's got a great attitude and a down to earth person.
I happened upon this video accidentally and I have to say, I am now a different person as a result. I have cried, laughed out loud, nodded in agreement, and felt a genuine sense of compassion and love while watching. Even though I turned the volume down during the fire (the mention of cats being unaccounted for was too much), I didnt want the video to end. You did an amazing job at capturing the true essence of each of these beautiful fellow humans. The way you approach them with respect and a genuine interest allows them feel safe and enough to open up and share their story. That is a true gift and I thank you so much for sharing this with us. I just had to subscribe and now I can't wait to see what else you have! Much Appreciation❤
My heart broke during the fire. I lived through a fire and lost pets and the person closest to me. I couldn't imagine seeing that regularly. Love and peace to everyone out there. ❤
Damn I want to see more... This was a great documentary, I like seeing it from the inside out and first time I've seen a doc that focuses on the people that call Slab City home. I wish every state had a place like this where you could go to drop out of society and do your own thing. These people are beautiful and they have made a beautiful community and their some of the realest most humble people. Great content....
Wow what a documentary. You really got to know the people here and I felt like I belonged a world away from where I’m living. God bless you all there. Sorry for your losses. May tomorrow bring a brighter day
lifestyle looks intriguing but man, i'd go crazy having to listen to the drangle that never stops- does he ever shut up.. i left that behind 40 years ago.. each to his own.. indeed, the best slab doc yet. thank you all for sharing
I want to say thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I have love and respect these folks that have the courage and resilience to follow what their heart and spirit says to do. The fire broke my heart. I hope like Dot said it becomes a place of non judgemental. The fake civilization of plastic people judge you without ever getting to know you. I hope the dog killer is caught. I don't believe they deserve to live. I have a pet business because I have a difficult time with people. Maybe if someone can talk to the dogs, they can help. ❤
Amazing! Best slab city related content I’ve seen, and I love how you treat people. You will go far because you come of genuine, so people are going to be willing to share wild things with you, looking forward to seeing more from you,
Me too!! People in the comments are glamorizing this place. No readily-available drinking water, no plumbing, no air conditioning in 105+ heat, animal feces and garbage and flies and dirt everywhere, not to mention if you leave for any length of time your place is looted, or if you piss somebody off your place is burned down. And another thing, most of these people are still substance abusers or messed up from past substance abuse, and I'm not talking about weed. Nice as they might be, just the constant manic talking would drive me nuts. And before anyone comes at me, I have close family members who abuse heavy drugs and alcohol, and I've had to live with it and try to stay sane in very insane surroundings and circumstances, so I do know what I'm talking about. I can usually spot the signs, actions, and way of speaking of substance abusers, and again, I'm not talking about weed. I'd give most people one year of living there (to experience all four seasons) before they'd go running back to toilets that flush.
Hi Ranger Rick. I want to send well wishes your way and thank you for this great documentary. I have followed slab city for awhile, but you by far did these residents of that community the best justice Ive seen in any interviews by far, I have wanted to get out there the past several years and do what you have done…share stories through a genuine investment (time) and true connection. I’d really like to know whose camp caught fire? And how did they fair? Outside of the obvious of course… my heart sunk when I heard the dogs, and was hoping that wasn’t a person/child screaming towards the end. It kinda looked like Cos place, I saw him intro’d on another channel with a great setup similar to the water tanks I saw in the fire. Many blessings and May your journey continue full of HOPE, HEALTH and HAPPINESS…🤗🙏
The art is the phenomenon of organized chaos (at least in their disorganized minds), not the product. A commentary. But yes...psychosis is all they have, how else could they survive that reality...
Good Morning Rick, what an amazing documentary on Slab City, such great people each with there own demons & issues trying to live life to the fullest in such an amazing place. It must be a great place to live with all the love & friendship & respect there, thank you for showing this Rick I love all your videos. 😊👍😊
Been checking out videos about this place since seeing into the wild in 08'. Seems like a lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same.This is the standard of excellence as far as the docs go. Outstanding coverage. Magdalen is relatable.Steller lass.
This work is exemplary, no shit. Congratulations on your superior ability to present Actual Reality in such a nice light way. The way you blend content, emotion and the throw-away is beautiful to watch. Subscribed and liked.
Gives me Jaywick (Essex, UK) vibes which Bald & Bankrupt did not do justice at all to the town. The poorest place in Britain yet the chalets (1000's) have the vibe of Slab City. Wonderful video and thank you to all the residents of Slab City for showing us what kindness is. An example to the western world, very positively.
This was a beautiful documentary. The ending was absolutely heartbreaking with the sounds and what everyone experienced that night. I pray for all these misunderstood souls. Sometimes you have to take a big risk for a but of peace. LOVE ABOVE ALL❤
Hard to not appreciate what good people Alice and Louis are. Thank you for just letting them talk. They are a very genuine, decent, loving couple. I hope they are together forever. You did an excellent job with this film and you really took the time to get to know some great people and their stories.
Thank you for sharing. Love Slab City. Worked there, on the canal, for more than a year about 20 years ago. Got to know a few of the residents and Leonard, the man behind Salvation Mtn., and learn about Slab City, East Jesus, Niland, Dos Palmas, North Shore, Bombay Beach, etc. I've wanted to go back ever since.
@@ShellShock11Cambulances go there if they’re called just like fire dept or police but police don’t go unless they’re called there. They don’t bother people there!
Wow! This is such an awesome documentary. I do feel for a lot of these people. But it’s pretty awesome how self self sufficient this place has become. Their is a lot more id like too say. You deserve too blow up the effort put into this documentary is pretty well un matched these days.
This place seems awesome to me. People coming together and helping each other. I wish there was a way I could send them books and stuff. Dot is cool as hell! I like her taxidermy dinner party, pretty funny!
I love watching videos about Slab City and the Salton Sea. I especially love videos on abandoned towns and buildings. This video is one of the best I’ve seen about Slab City. Great job! I will definitely subscribe. Now with the pleasantries out of the way, are you really NOT going to say anything about that massive fire? Really now!
This is a compelling documentary about Slab City and its wonderful citizenry. ❤️ 😊 🌿 🙆🏻♀️ 👍🏽 Thank you for taking the time to reach their hearts and allowing them to reach yours. Sending love from NZ. 👍🏽 🙆🏻♀️ 😊
I've been to slab city, but just to salvation mountain. The town closest to it was pretty desolate, but these folks look genuinely happy to be there. It was pretty empty when I visited, and it was September but hotter than hell. That fire gutted me and I pray that all survived it.
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I've been to Slab City many times since 2009. I met Leonard way back then and he told me while I helped him do some work on Salvation Mountain "somebody from something called Woogle Earyh came by and took a bunch of photos today. Have you ever heard of Woogle Earth?". He was of course talking about Google Earth, at a time when Google was still not a household name yet.
Thank you for this most excellent documentary! I think it shows that humans can get along and be content if left to their own devices.
New Years Eve 2013 at Salvation Mountain: czcams.com/video/laydQkoGoYE/video.htmlsi=XTAkbtUVzqg3F-u1
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Was the fire bc of Pedophiles ? Dogs were yelping & Men yelling , hope they are ok ! What was the cause? Was the women in the water smoking thru her nose and did she say Meth or Fent was hard to tell with Daddy talking ... This was a excellent documentary...I know you captured more of this and would love to see what else you filmed that you didnt add here ...Thanks😊
@@ill-nana4301 you ask permission to film them and most of them don't mind.
@@TiTi14426 we are still not sure what caused the fire. Camps burn down all the time at the slabs. Also I got plenty of other unreleased footage I still have yet to compile.
@@RangerRickTV "y-all smoke a lot of weed around here?" Dont stick your nose in our BIZ? W-T-F? Rick?
God, please help me find a job tomorrow so I can keep paying rent. I do not want to wind up like this. I’m starting to think this world is a catch 22. You gotta work your life away to miss everything in life. And thank you for helping me stay clean and sober.
There's always a trade off.
@@SpiKSpaN-ei6zq yeah just trying to look on the bright side of life
@@karlfonner7589I hope you found employment! Keep your head up!
Rent is no joke
You've got this. I want to encourage you to keep up with what you're doing. Just know that you are loved.
I grew up in slab city. This place is not full of “nice” people or just “down on their luck” people. It’s not peaceful or safe. My neighbors were pedos, drug addicts, human traffickers… horrible people. It’s not “artists” or whatever people try to get you to believe. It’s hell.
THANKS FOR THE TRUTH.... SORRY YOU HAD TO ENDURE THAT... MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU...❤❤❤
It's full of felons, ei it's a dangerous SLUM. We know how welcoming and endearing these places are in Venezuela, barrios, but they are dangerous and volatile places to live in.
Love & healing vibrations! I cannot fathom a child growing up there. ❤
Thank you for the positivity! ❤
It's what majority of post world apocalypse communities would instill from.. The idea that they're survivors therefore will do what's done to them and their own to create that cycle. It's the whole idea of a low income neighborhood. The odds of one sticking it out as neighbors or a close community is next to rare. It's why organized crime like the Mafia can never flourish as families who own generations. Next family to rule and spread "fairness". I won't even get into the Cartel style of family.
That soup kitchen guy when you asked what he wished for was amazing to me, no one should be hungry.
I have watched a few documentaries on Slab City. This is a step beyond a documentary. You made friends and they seem to like you and trust you. Thank you for taking us inside a lifestyle that I never been. I admire their art and skills.
I did not expect the intense fire. I am so glad your okay and pray for those affected.
Thank you for watching!
He and then people at the hot springs was asked not to use the footage of the pillow patch being burned down by arsonists.
Makes me feel like he paid someone for the arson and was there by coincidence to film it.
Where they cooking Meth in that explosion. Fuck that shithole..
Were the people and animals in the fire ok? It looked so scary, I wonder why it was burned down by arsonists? I will pray for all involved.
I was a nomad vandweller for six years. Spent the first winter i was on the road there....changed me forever....in a good way!
I really liked this, it's well done and in no way I see, judgemental.
My wife and I of 40 years are for the first time in our lives homeless. We have been for two months here in Ocala Florida.
We live on unfortunately private land owned by a large corporation and there are a few others here.
Being disabled I can't walk very far and my wife a 3 time stroke victim has to walk to get our necessities.
We live in a tent, as do the others here, and it's been bitterly cold and lately raining a lot. I say all this because I see slab city as a better situation than ours currently.
I'm originally from California, and while I miss the deserts and mountains I don't miss the issues of my home state.
Anyways, I liked everyone that was on the video, including the investigator/videographer, good job sir, good job...
In closing, not everyone who has become homeless is a criminal or addict, sometimes you become old and get sick and just can't afford to pay a house payment.
Understand, we are all human and have worth, both my wife, a certified chef, and I a business owner just have things go south.
We should ALL be more like slab city residents!! It’s easy to judge others knowing nothing about them but most of us are but one paycheck away from being homeless!! You’re welcome back to Calif anytime and I’m sure the residents of slab city would welcome you with open arms! I can’t imagine being homeless in the rain and severe weather! I’m so very sorry you’re going through this!! As Americans we are failing our elderly our veterans and our disabled population (who deserve better from our gov) and it’s shameful!!! I pray your situation improves! Bless you and your wife!!
I pray for you and your wife to find a home soon.
@@LynetteA68 some reason I was not notified about your reply! I'm so sorry I missed yours. Thank you for the kind words, everything is the same but it could have gotten worse! Take care and bless you..
@@AWomanReborn sorry I was not notified of your comment, thank you so very much..
This country is so ridiculous, failing it’s elders and ill. I shouldn’t have to pay thousands for necessary back surgery. You should not be homeless. It is so sick. I’m so sorry for your situation. It really angers me. I really hope you find the help you need. I have a friend who got a job by admitting they’re homeless and are desperate. And that they were reliable. They eventually made enough to move into a cheap room! I hope you are staying as safe as you can. Sending so much love ❤❤❤
If I had one wish, I would wish that no child would ever be hurt or abused & got the love and support that they deserve and need.
Agreed! Such a simple thing to ask and in effect DO …… yet EVIL resists this ask.
Top notch raw documentary. A big mixture of emotions and experiences. It really deserves an award. Great job Rick!
Wow, thank you!
Hands down the best documentary. The perfect example of don't judge a book by its cover. These people have empathy and sympathy for everyone regardless of their situation and the look pretty at peace. GREAT JOB. I hope they continue to look out for each other. Miilions of people really need to watch this.
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This was a Masterpiece of good documentary I was very much into this documentary thanks to guy who made I also subscribe to your CZcams channel after watching this one about slab city witch was a very interesting Story and video documentary..
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This is the best documentary on the slabs I've watched yet.
This was one of the best Slab City Docs. I have ever watched. I have gotten to know different people from the slabs through social media and have donated packages as well to the slabs. I live semi nomadic in the Smokey Mountains and at my age (65) I could not survive in the desert without electric and a natural spring like I have here on my little 2 acres. I may visit sometime though.
the Smokey Mountains are way nicer than any place in California...... Slab City is the future of the state..... be well.
Two acres in the Smoky Mountains with an endless supply of fresh water sounds like paradise to me. I have some friends who live near Murphy and I'm moving to Chatanooga next summer. Hoping to find some affordable land in the mountains to build an off-grid cabin.
@@JakeKoenig , Good luck it's a beautiful state to live in with less government laws n taxes.... Although West Coast, Illinois, Michigan n Minn. People are pouring into the state bring their politics ..... Buying land is smart ..... be well.
@@JakeKoenig Best wishes. I live about an hour from Chattanooga...as long as you're away from the city you should be able to find something you like.
@@MegaBait1616 Jesus Christ, California is amazingly beautiful. I guess you might think the cities are going to devolve into this because of whatever you might read online, but the natural beauty of California can't be denied. It's actually pretty nice here even in cities but only if you don't mind a lot of people. Be well.
Wow, I've seen documentaries about The Slab before but This is the best real down to earth video Ever😊
Yooooo
Damn you should look up the youtube channels coming out of slabs if you want a realistic look onto what it's like.
Peter Santenello covers the same stuff, check him out.
The whole state will look like this sooner than later..........
bro 4 SURE.
most videos are only 20 or 30 mins, and basically make the Slab out to be a damn zoo, it's disrespectful as hell to the ones making it living there for real.
seeing how ppl have clean water supply, and that you can have mail and Amazon delivered there? Amazon delivers FOOD too!
get past the heat and the bugs that PROBLY crawl around, I could live there bro!
long as I could smoke buds and long as I had a bed, I could do it.
if I didn't have kids I think I could do it bro....
do you?
Wow, I did not expect to feel so many emotions from a docu on Slab City! This was beautifully and so respectfully done, seriously this should be winning awards. ❤
I would rather have disposable time than a disposable income. These people have life figured out ❤ this was one of the best Slab city documentaries there is! Great work 👏🏻
By far the best documentary I've seen on Slab City. It's crazy how all these people found each other. It seems like a lot of them have suffered through a lot of pain and they found a community where they wouldn't be judged. My husband was a victim of abuse and suffers from mental illness and he's a lot like Bob. He just believes in being a good person and the golden rule. Treat others how you'd like to be treated. Another crazy thing is when you asked them what their biggest wish was and most of them had selfless wishes. They didn't wish for money or anything material. They just want people to have compassion for each other and not judge. I'm glad they have found each other and a community where as long as you treat others with respect, you will be shown the same respect. It's how the world should operate.
Agreed ❤
So well said!!!
Excellent comment.
I agree as well. :)
I’ve watched many Slab docs, at least 2-3 a year pop up. 15 minutes into this one and it’s already the best and most fair representation/reporting on what life is like in the slabs
It makes me think what life would look like after a societal collapse
A social collapse would be lot chaotic it would take like years for it to maybe calm down to an atmosphere like this
Why is it called “slab” city
@@emmanuelquinones9156 old military base stripped off all buildings and only left the concrete slabs. It sits next to an active bombing range.
there is no way you can possibly judge that unless you have visited there.
Please consider putting a disclaimer in this video for people who don't wish to hear the sounds of animals burning alive. This deeply disturbed me and I only caught the very end thanks to someone in the comments that mentioned the TIMESTAMP 2:02. Thank you.
Vouch, phenomenal video. That sound made my bones shiver
How do you know they were burning? Let me guess... you could tell by the sounds they were making? Ya right lol.
They made desperate yelping sounds but it didnt mean they were burning alive. It was a fiery, hot scene.... there are other reasons for them to make those sounds.
@@ceejlol Your bones shiver.....? lol
@@bobabooey4537 Other people commenting, smart guy. Animals don't make "desperate yelping sounds" unless they are in pain. Whether they truly were or were not burning doesnt matter, the sounds were horrifying to hear and some people don't care to hear it.
Oh that’s horrible poor animals! I don’t want to hear that either
Thank you for sharing their stories so beautifully and eloquently. To the residents of slab City I am sorry for who and what was lost in that fire, my heart broke.
Reminds me of 29 palms down the hill from the military base. The base is not very active these days, but back in the 40's and 50's there was a big air force training compound. They built some houses down in the nearby wonder valley for the military wives, but it's a low point in the middle of the high desert, heat gets trapped in there. Daytime temps in the summer regularly exceed 105. So when the base shrunk down all the houses were immediately abandoned. The base started using the area to dump bits and pieces of building materials. A bunch of crazy old vietnam vets moved in, started building a shantytown. I got stuck there for a couple of weeks back in 2009. I'll never forget the people I met. Lotta people with nowhere else to be.
You should honestly run documentaries for tv and stuff. This is amazing
Thank you. That would be nice .
Sadly they’d tell him what to do!
He's running documentaries on tv. What do you think you're watching?
this IS tv...
I know, right? Step aside Ken Burns. 😊
I love how open everyone was. That just shows what a great documentary maker the man (sorry I didn't catch name) is. It was endearing how much he appreciated everything.
Thank you so much Aspen. 😍
This is by far one of the best documentaries on SlabCity. I think you're probably one of the few people that is actually able to get someone to trust you enough to use drugs on a major CZcams platform. But you'll see the same type of people if you go into a downtown area. Mostly homeless encampments. Every single one of them has some type of mental illness and drug addiction. That's all this reminds me of is a big homeless encampment where they feel free
I was obsessed with Slab City documentaries for a while. It's probably been 2 years since I've seen one. It's exciting to see an update on the place! New faces, new art, new pets! Thanks Ranger Rick!!
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Same man.
I'm only familiar with slab city because of the movie "Into the Wild". Doubt I'm the only one.
It's weird to have such strong feelings about a place I've never been in a country I've never visited. This was nice.
Me too!
That city girl in this actually mentioned that.
That's how I knew about slab city. Into the wild.
Im curious, what country do you hail from?
I heard from Brennan Taylor, not familiar with the movie.
My heart hurts for them and what they may endure but their souls and spirits seem so beautiful and pure!
Slabbers are more eloquent and generally well-spoken than most of what I see on youtube, twitter, tiktok, etc.... Very interesting video, thanks to all involved/interviewed!
OMG Dot is an angel. I’d love to meet her one day when I ever get to visit Slab City. 🥰
Don't wait until one day. Live your life now.
Thank you for this video. I never knew such a place existed. I have the utmost respect for these people who just want to live free and peaceful lives ❤
This incredible insight into the lives of Slab City residents was so beautifully shot and edited, that it feels of Independant Film Festival quality.
Fantastic and fascinating documentary!
Well done film Rick. Misfits and malcontents, though they may be, those residents are human beings one and all. They are brave and resourceful, loyal and true to their nature. My hat's off to them all and I wish them happiness.
Thank you so much!
Brave and resourceful.....
That are alive, but your bar is set extremely low for brave and resourceful
If they are so brave & resourceful, then why don't they get the services they need & get a job? There are PLENTY of jobs. I work 3 jobs so I won't be homeless. And I don't have kids, bcuz it's irresponsible to be destitute & bring MORE kids into this mess! 🤦♀️
@@rachelkristine4669 not everybody has to work a miserable job like you. Being a robot to someone else's company is not ideal
Slab city reminds me of a video game called Fallout. It really does look post apocalyptic. Those residents there seem to be highly resilient people. If society collapsed tomorrow, they would be the survivors hands down. The life/survival skills that most of these individuals acquired over their life time are not taught in schools but learned from trial and error. Remarkable individuals each and everyone.
I'm just starting the video, but from the looks of it, it kind of reminds me of wasteland... Like they never left
It's seriously Fall Out New Vegas vibe near the Hoover Dam. 😳🐕💀🦴
Looks like Cali after fentynal
Yes, and no; just about every resident out there is living off of some type of government program rather it be: Social Security, food stamps, disability, cash aid, donations, etc. So, even though it may appear on the outside that this is a fully self-sufficient community behind the curtains they are being supported by our tax dollars.
and in GTA 5 is the whole Slab city area in the desert
I wish I could meet Dot in person.
She had that energy.
The type of person that you can spend a day with & you end up with a new layer to your introspection.
CRUSHING words of wisdom at 56 mins in.. "pickup the man behind you, instead of putting him the *f down".
This documentary is the BEST Ive watched, truly appreciate your time and showing the world these Humans are just like Any Of Us❣️
Thank you 🎉
This was clearly a massive effort on your part and I wouldn't expect it from you in every video but this was absolutely amazing and something to be proud of. I wish I could see this kind of content all the time because you are a good interviewer, friendly guy and willing to actually get deep into the whole experience. This documentary is mind blowing and I just discovered it randomly here. You definitely earned a subscription at the very least. Thanks for making this and doing all you do on this platform.
Yoooo Kevin ! Thanks so much for the sub! More content to come.
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Great doc my friend. I was very impressed. The animals crying in pain while they were burned alive just broke my heart.
This video alone,should bring you millions of views and subs.Rick,you absolutely nailed it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I thought that I was very accepting of others until I watched this video. Thank you for sharing this because it has helped me to reexamine myself and who I want to be.
God bless you the people of slab city! I have stage IV Cancer. But if I was healthy and had a future I would love to live some of my life here with and like these people. You guys live a special way and can be happy with what you have and I admire you all and how you live. I wish I could experience it myself. Maybe in another life. God bless you guys.
Very thoughtful of you 🙏
May I just say thank u for sharing this private information your going threw ,of course miracles Happen and please keep this in mind ,there are people who don't know u ,but they love u ,many people on the internet are not very good people, then we have many people who are wonderful to complete strangers and my thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone going threw ( Cancer of many kinds ) and haven't much time left for this earth ,and yes it's not fair how some make a recovery and some don't with the same kind of cancer ,we're not in charge unfortunately, I know the pain of loosing a very special aunty to cancer ,she was way to good for this earth someone said to me ,I didn't know how to respond to a comment like that ,people don't know the right words to say to someone with cancer or to people going threw the last stages and are not going to be here tomorrow, I belive at some point in the after world we will all be with our loved ones again ,and never shall we be apart again ,our animals are definitely included ,this was 1 of the best documentaries I've seen on slab city ,I've watched a few ,the 1st one was with the gentleman who build that wonderful mountain, he was a wonderful gentleman ,it's to bad that our friend never got the chance to meet the most ,,,wanted to meet man in the world ,I think that's how he said it, many blessings to u and everyone who reads this ...until we meet again ...u will know who I am ,I believe that also...thank you again for sharing your life with us all..
@@meredithaherntamilio4553 thank you for the kind comment 💜
How are you spending your time right now?
@@sadem1045 taking everyday very slowly. I live outside of a very small town in the country where nothing is happening. Me and my wife live with my family, and we are just spending these days with each other and trying to do things as often as we can with our family.
The coolest guy was the Waterboy, soup kitchen guy, proud of you Man, and I like Leonards message,Love is the Most Powerful Energy in our World
The old guy that made the mountain "GOD IS LOVE", WAS IN A MOVIE! 🙏🙏 RIP LEANORD.
THATS THE NAME OF THE MOVIE!! 'IN TO THE WILD.' 😎😘
This absolutely the BEST, most heartwarming documentary I've ever seen on this community. Simply amazing work, sir. Thank you!
I agree! It was captivating. I felt like I was right there!
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Agreed...now I need a shower.
I actually cried when Bob was talking about things so sad God pray for him and everyone in this world
Broken or not these beautiful souls are STARSEEDS!!!! It takes alot of courage to follow your heart. I admire each and every one of you and im sending you all love and light.❤❤❤
Dot’s museum is one part cool, awesome, and original and another part CREEPS THE HELL OUT OF ME.
@idicula1979: I feel only great sorrow and she is a loonie loser not to.
totally house of 1000 corpses. a true trippy reality
That was an emotional rollercoaster. Brilliant production. Amazing humans. Thank you.
"is this youtube or a reality tv show" was a hard fuckin watch but holy shit lmaooooooo
22:15 -the same thing happens in poverty stricken areas everywhere, actually. Though I am much better now, there was a time in my life when I was one step above homeless in the middle of West Virginia. I can compare it to that because I'd been homeless for a relatively long time as a youth. Anyway, we had to move into the first place that would have us due to extreme financial distress. The place we got was in a run down trailer park. It was a whole new world in there. Yes, people would communicate and help each other. I provided meals and a place to stay for park children experiencing hard times. For example, my daughter's friend's parents became unemployed so we kept her until the family attained employment. Near the end of the month, when everyone was broke, we'd help with transportation as we were one of two families with a vehicle. But what he says about the places being raided, that is exactly what happens even here in Central West Virginia. Everyone in the park would go take whatever they wanted or needed when someone went to jail, which turned out to be very often. It even happened to me during a week long hospital stay. Everyone promised to keep an eye on things, but when I returned, my home had been ransacked. All medications gone, my clothing pulled out and most gone. Pots and pans, gone. Hygeine products, gone. Even tools and cleaning products were gone. What really got me though, was all the food was gone from my pantry and freezer. There were so many people involved that no one told who did it and no one saw anything. I was never happier to move out of a place in my life.
That really sucks actually, im so sorry to hear that. To be one of the only ppl helping others out with rides and food etc and then to get ransacked by the same community, is just awful. You sound like you have a good heart and I hope you are well ❤
You’d think there would be some camaraderie when you’re all down in out and there you are helping with those things and that’s the thanks you get- how utterly disappointing.
I spent several summers in W.V. McDowell county, I'm glad to hear your doing better now, I've been in the hospital for a while and to come home to my place being cleaned out is so depressing, it took quite a while to get myself back together, anyway God Bless 🙏
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@@stevenbentley683 I'm so sorry you experienced that as well. It's a really hard thing to come to terms with. It hurts. I hope you are much better now. Thank you for your kind response.
Im at part 2 but i have to say this has been one of my favorite doc. Ive watched about slab city. Im currently living in my rv (2 years now) with my bf and tiny dog and cat but we live at a year around rv park in the mountains in California so im waaay up north. We have a similar *law* system because the police hate coming up here. We dont have major crime and 90% of our community are felons etc (my boyfriend and i are the only ppl ive met here that dont do hard drugs). I feel safer here than the city! I can go outside and the only thing i really worry about are natural pred. Like a bear😂 you guys can keep the city life i was a nurse for 19 years. Im good over here. I probably wont even notice when the power goes out 😊
I've definitely felt safer in self policed homeless camps than living in a city paying rent to be unhappy inside walls full of stuff.
I agree with the previous comments on watching a few other documentaries about slab city and this one tops them all. So many emotions, I might've even teared up in both eyes, and was just frozen with goosebumps. Good work RangerRick. I look forward to watching more of yours soon!
My brother would love living there. He is homeless. He hates feeling trapped. He also is creative and crazy. He can handle the heat but winter is rough in AZ , to much of a change.
There are hints of it in this doc--but I would just say that while the residents talk a lot about freedom, no one caring about expectations, etc., and undoubtedly those sentiments are genuine, there is also a cultural undercurrent that is actually similar to what is heard and seen in prisons. For certain people that might work, but I have known a lot of homeless who would rather be cold than live with the tensions that can go with that.
The fire at the end was the dose of reality punctuating the druggy hot spring chill sesh. The fire department and police still respond, even though the inhabitants don't want to be a part of the system they inevitably rely on in the event of an emergency. This was a really good documentary. Well done.
That really hit me- they don’t want to be part of ‘society’ that they don’t fit into and are badmouthing the ‘system’ but the second they have an emergency they are on the phone ‘expecting’ all the response and service needed for their emergency. I’m not saying they shouldn’t get it- I’m just saying it’s hypocritical and once again it’s that hippie notion where thank goodness someone in society isn’t on drugs and is organized because if they were in charge and I called for an emergency I’m not sure someone would show up help or anyone at all.
They couldn't live without the rest of society, where does their food and water come from etc . Theres no such thing as self sustaining. However they are living as they like and where they fit .
Dude, amazing job on this. Spent an entire day in my college class watching this, couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
Thanks Justin I appreciate!
I have seen ALOT of videos/documentaries about Slab City. I've been interested in it for a long time. It's fascinating. I think this is the best documentary I've seen on it. Awesome job! Thank you for sharing it with us.
I’ve watched just about every CZcams video on slab city, some of these people I’ve seen in other videos. But this is by far the best one. The Slabbers truly opened up to you. The bunker footage… whoa!
Thanks for such an awesome video and you did a great job telling their story from a non judgemental point of view. I absolutely love Dot . She's got a great attitude and a down to earth person.
I happened upon this video accidentally and I have to say, I am now a different person as a result. I have cried, laughed out loud, nodded in agreement, and felt a genuine sense of compassion and love while watching. Even though I turned the volume down during the fire (the mention of cats being unaccounted for was too much), I didnt want the video to end. You did an amazing job at capturing the true essence of each of these beautiful fellow humans. The way you approach them with respect and a genuine interest allows them feel safe and enough to open up and share their story. That is a true gift and I thank you so much for sharing this with us. I just had to subscribe and now I can't wait to see what else you have! Much Appreciation❤
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My heart broke during the fire. I lived through a fire and lost pets and the person closest to me. I couldn't imagine seeing that regularly. Love and peace to everyone out there. ❤
Damn I want to see more... This was a great documentary, I like seeing it from the inside out and first time I've seen a doc that focuses on the people that call Slab City home. I wish every state had a place like this where you could go to drop out of society and do your own thing. These people are beautiful and they have made a beautiful community and their some of the realest most humble people. Great content....
Wow what a documentary. You really got to know the people here and I felt like I belonged a world away from where I’m living. God bless you all there. Sorry for your losses. May tomorrow bring a brighter day
Your summary at the end was just beautiful of an excellent, candid documentary. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
lifestyle looks intriguing but man, i'd go crazy having to listen to the drangle that never stops- does he ever shut up.. i left that behind 40 years ago.. each to his own.. indeed, the best slab doc yet. thank you all for sharing
Yooo thank you !
You have a true gift for this. I hope you get picked up by more networks and the deal of a lifetime cones your way. Simply brilliant.
I want to say thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I have love and respect these folks that have the courage and resilience to follow what their heart and spirit says to do. The fire broke my heart. I hope like Dot said it becomes a place of non judgemental. The fake civilization of plastic people judge you without ever getting to know you. I hope the dog killer is caught. I don't believe they deserve to live. I have a pet business because I have a difficult time with people. Maybe if someone can talk to the dogs, they can help. ❤
I would love to sit and chat with Dot. She seems like a true and kind soul.
Yeah on the phone bih 🤯🤯
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Hands off to that chef. A beer keg is a GENIUS level cook pot. Mad props man keep it up!!!
We are all broken to some extent. These people are doing the best they can.
Amazing! Best slab city related content I’ve seen, and I love how you treat people. You will go far because you come of genuine, so people are going to be willing to share wild things with you, looking forward to seeing more from you,
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I've been there, it's a great place to go to be reminded why I go to work everyday and never completely give up...
Me too!! People in the comments are glamorizing this place. No readily-available drinking water, no plumbing, no air conditioning in 105+ heat, animal feces and garbage and flies and dirt everywhere, not to mention if you leave for any length of time your place is looted, or if you piss somebody off your place is burned down. And another thing, most of these people are still substance abusers or messed up from past substance abuse, and I'm not talking about weed. Nice as they might be, just the constant manic talking would drive me nuts. And before anyone comes at me, I have close family members who abuse heavy drugs and alcohol, and I've had to live with it and try to stay sane in very insane surroundings and circumstances, so I do know what I'm talking about. I can usually spot the signs, actions, and way of speaking of substance abusers, and again, I'm not talking about weed. I'd give most people one year of living there (to experience all four seasons) before they'd go running back to toilets that flush.
Hi Ranger Rick. I want to send well wishes your way and thank you for this great documentary. I have followed slab city for awhile, but you by far did these residents of that community the best justice Ive seen in any interviews by far, I have wanted to get out there the past several years and do what you have done…share stories through a genuine investment (time) and true connection. I’d really like to know whose camp caught fire? And how did they fair? Outside of the obvious of course… my heart sunk when I heard the dogs, and was hoping that wasn’t a person/child screaming towards the end. It kinda looked like Cos place, I saw him intro’d on another channel with a great setup similar to the water tanks I saw in the fire. Many blessings and May your journey continue full of HOPE, HEALTH and HAPPINESS…🤗🙏
I had absolutely no idea that artistic is a synonym of psychotic...
Go me, learning something new every day!
LOL
The art is the phenomenon of organized chaos (at least in their disorganized minds), not the product. A commentary. But yes...psychosis is all they have, how else could they survive that reality...
Good Morning Rick, what an amazing documentary on Slab City, such great people each with there own demons & issues trying to live life to the fullest in such an amazing place. It must be a great place to live with all the love & friendship & respect there, thank you for showing this Rick I love all your videos. 😊👍😊
I really enjoyed this!! Had no idea it was about over until it ended I was really sucked into this very well done!!!
Heart warming and terrifying at the same time!
1:23:31 "If you're going to be a turd, go lay on the lawn." That's a keeper and will come in handy with a lot of people I know. 😂
Been checking out videos about this place since seeing into the wild in 08'. Seems like a lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same.This is the standard of excellence as far as the docs go. Outstanding coverage. Magdalen is relatable.Steller lass.
This work is exemplary, no shit. Congratulations on your superior ability to present Actual Reality in such a nice light way. The way you blend content, emotion and the throw-away is beautiful to watch. Subscribed and liked.
Totally agree 👍
Amazing work loved this tu
Gives me Jaywick (Essex, UK) vibes which Bald & Bankrupt did not do justice at all to the town. The poorest place in Britain yet the chalets (1000's) have the vibe of Slab City. Wonderful video and thank you to all the residents of Slab City for showing us what kindness is. An example to the western world, very positively.
This Documentary really opened my Eyes. To what truly matters. Being your true self , and being around people that are true.
Wow! This is just incredible! I feel the energy there is overall generous and caring! Very cool! Thank you for sharing!
In my opinion this is by far the best documentary I've ever seen about Slab City, good job man you've earned a subscriber.
This was a beautiful documentary. The ending was absolutely heartbreaking with the sounds and what everyone experienced that night. I pray for all these misunderstood souls. Sometimes you have to take a big risk for a but of peace. LOVE ABOVE ALL❤
Absolutely Fantastic. Love the pure humanity. So that's what freedom and acceptance looks like. Amazing... Bless all. Much love and respect.
It looks like a cult filled with trash piles and junkies. Interesting that makes u happy
Hard to not appreciate what good people Alice and Louis are. Thank you for just letting them talk. They are a very genuine, decent, loving couple. I hope they are together forever. You did an excellent job with this film and you really took the time to get to know some great people and their stories.
I like how they are real they are honest telling you who they are!
They are telling you what they want you to know
Thank you for sharing. Love Slab City. Worked there, on the canal, for more than a year about 20 years ago. Got to know a few of the residents and Leonard, the man behind Salvation Mtn., and learn about Slab City, East Jesus, Niland, Dos Palmas, North Shore, Bombay Beach, etc. I've wanted to go back ever since.
What happens is someone has a heart attack or something?
@@ShellShock11Cambulances go there if they’re called just like fire dept or police but police don’t go unless they’re called there. They don’t bother people there!
Wow! This is such an awesome documentary. I do feel for a lot of these people. But it’s pretty awesome how self self sufficient this place has become. Their is a lot more id like too say. You deserve too blow up the effort put into this documentary is pretty well un matched these days.
This place seems awesome to me. People coming together and helping each other. I wish there was a way I could send them books and stuff. Dot is cool as hell! I like her taxidermy dinner party, pretty funny!
They do deliver there. Amazon does too. You could probably just address it to the library or the Internet cafe.
I love watching videos about Slab City and the Salton Sea. I especially love videos on abandoned towns and buildings. This video is one of the best I’ve seen about Slab City. Great job! I will definitely subscribe.
Now with the pleasantries out of the way, are you really NOT going to say anything about that massive fire? Really now!
EXACTLY!!!!
This is a compelling documentary about Slab City and its wonderful citizenry. ❤️ 😊 🌿 🙆🏻♀️ 👍🏽
Thank you for taking the time to reach their hearts and allowing them to reach yours.
Sending love from NZ. 👍🏽 🙆🏻♀️ 😊
I've been to slab city, but just to salvation mountain. The town closest to it was pretty desolate, but these folks look genuinely happy to be there. It was pretty empty when I visited, and it was September but hotter than hell. That fire gutted me and I pray that all survived it.
This has to be the best documentary IV seen. Such a great interviewer. Bless you for being kind 🙏
Leonard's story alone was fascinating. This whole documentary was wonderfully done!
I'm at the end of this video, and I'm clapping and smiling, seriously Amazed!! Thank you!
I stayed in the Slabs for a week, in the RV across from Salvation Mountain. It was awesome.
It's good that the residents keep salvation mountain up in memory of Leonard.
This is the best version of Slab City I've seen.
It's Netflix quality. Good job
This was beautifully done. For sure the best slabs doc I've seen so far.
Yoooo 🙏