The Urban Man
Every week, The Urban Man sets out to fathom Los Angeles: its mystery, its poetry and its beautiful conundrums. Along the way, he often gets personally involved with his subject and fraternizes with the natives.
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The Urban Man with Marc Porter Zasada’s poetic meditation on life in Los Angeles.
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