Ventura and Zelzah

<p><b>A tale of teenage friendships set in 1970's suburban Los Angeles</b></p><p>In the haze of a hot San Fernando Valley summer in 1970's Los Angeles Douglas and his friends-Hank Weddy and Ronnie-struggle with their awkward teenage years during a confusing and highly permissive era. Weed and alcohol are regularly available and most of the boys freely partake as they each navigate their own family dramas at home. Meanwhile Douglas must also sort through the ups-and-downs of his relationship with his not-quite-girlfriend Natalia.</p><p>When not in the swimming pool trying to beat the intense Valley heat Douglas and his friends spend their summer vacation taking the RTD into Westwood to see <i>Jaws</i> watching the Fourth of July fireworks at Balboa Park seeking thrills at Magic Mountain checking out the head shop and the turquoise jewelry at The Sixth Chakra eating hot dogs and facing Koufax in the batting cage at Flooky's and playing plenty of basketball.</p> <p><i>Ventura and Zelzah</i> is a funny poignant and nostalgic coming-of-age tale of teenage friendships in a blissfully unhurried pre-digital era.</p>