Grasshopper for Grandpa

2014, USA, Director/Producer: Casey McGarry; 31 min.

Grasshopper for Grandpa is the story of Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens, a celebrated institution in Santa Barbara, CA for over 60 years before closing its doors in 2006. Today the gardens are the last visible remnant of Santa Barbara’s Chinatown. By creating a portrait of a Santa Barbara landmark, this film pays homage to an important epoch in the city’s history.