The film was shot in several areas of Los Angeles, primarily in Venice and North Hollywood, California. The story follows a former neo-Nazi skinhead who tries to prevent his younger brother from following the same path of hate and violence that led him to prison. The filmmakers actively used real Venice locations to give the story an authentic Southern California atmosphere, including the famous Ocean Front Walk for a key basketball scene with strong racial tension. The crew also utilized recognizable Los Angeles landmarks such as the iconic Johnie's Coffee Shop on Wilshire Boulevard — a classic Googie-style diner that has appeared in many films and TV shows. The Venice area locations, including residential streets and a local high school, gave the film the lived-in working-class atmosphere necessary for the plot. The prison scenes were filmed at the historic Lincoln Heights Jail in Los Angeles — a decommissioned facility that has been used for decades as a popular filming location due to its gritty and authentic look.

Filming Locations:

Archie's Ranch Market

In the Movie

Scene where shows scenes in the grocery store where characters interact, and the store itself becomes a notable point for the local neighborhood and the tension surrounding it.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a commercial building on Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood, which was used as the exterior facade of the grocery store in the film. This stretch of Lankershim is a busy commercial corridor with shops, cafes, and services typical of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles.

Vinyard House

In the Movie

Scene where shows the Vinyard family home, where Derek and Danny live, and where important family scenes and conflicts take place throughout the film.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a residential house on Mead Place in Venice, on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood of Los Angeles. The area consists of modest single-family homes typical of Venice's residential grid, and is just a few blocks from the beach and the bustling boardwalk.