G-DogThursday, 8.30pmIf there’s ever a documentary that could evoke change and inspire you to be better, it’s ‘G-Dog’.The emotive film about Father Greg Boyle, who started the largest and most successful gang rehabilitation centre in the US, proves that everyone deserves a second chance.Father Greg, who the reformed gang members lovingly nicknamed ‘G-Dog’, teaches that the solution to the epidemic of gun and drug crime is both radical, yet simple — unconditional love.“No hopeful kid joins a gang,” he said.His recipe is to give hope by providing gang members with jobs as bakers, cooks, servers, T-shirt makers and cleaners as part of Homeboy Inc.The 18-month programme also provides help with education, substance abuse, parenting, counselling and even tattoo removal.It has helped thousands of Latino, Asian and African American gang members turn their lives around — former gang rivals even learn to work alongside, love and appreciate one other.The programme has a 70 percent success rate.Although Father Greg came from a white middle-class background, gang members were able to relate to him and his teachings.A funny moment in the film comes when Father Greg is invited to the White House by former First Lady Laura Bush to talk about the Homeboys programme.He brings three tattooed, reformed gang members along with him for the ride — they lack the kind of finesse the White House is used to. One spits out an elegantly prepared appetiser before announcing to other guests how bad it tastes.Many of the men and women take ownership of the programme. When Homeboys Inc runs into financial problems, many offer their services free of charge.It’s easy to think such a programme would work wonders here. The film is a must-see for anyone serious about combating violence on the Island.