About Snowfall

Snowfall is an intriguing American crime drama television series which started airing in 2017. Created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron, the series is set in Los Angeles in the 1980s and is centered around the first crack epidemic and its impact on the culture of the city. The series revolves around several main characters who are profoundly impacted by these events, including a young street entrepreneur, a Mexican wrestler, a CIA operative, and a daughter of a Mexican crime lord.

Making / Production

Produced by FX Productions, Snowfall is filmed in Los Angeles, keeping true to its authentic setting. The series debuted in July 2017 on FX. John Singleton, a notable director known for his work on "Boyz n the Hood", was a co-creator of the series. Singleton's knowledge of LA's history was instrumental in accurately portraying the city in the onset of the crack epidemic.

Actors

• Damson Idris as Franklin Saint - A young street entrepreneur on a quest for power.
• Cartel de Luna as Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata - A Mexican wrestler caught in a powerful crime family.
• Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Teddy McDonald - A CIA operative running from a dark past.
• Emily Rios as Lucia Villanueva - The self-confident daughter of a Mexican crime lord.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was co-created by the late John Singleton, who was the youngest person and first African-American to be nominated for the Best Director Oscar.
• The plot of Snowfall was inspired by real moments in Los Angeles history.
• Each character in the series represents a different perspective on the impact of the crack epidemic in LA.

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for the series was composed by Jeff Russo.
• Keeping in line with the timeframe of the series, the soundtrack features music popular in LA during the 1980s.
• The music plays an important role in setting the tone and enhancing the viewer’s immersion into the events and characters of the series.

Quotes

• "This is business. It's not personal." - Franklin Saint
• "You can't fix everything, not even close." - Gustavo Zapata
• "Sometimes you have to go a long way out to get back in." - Teddy McDonald