Alex LeVesque is the founder of the Automotive Mentoring Group (AMG), a nonprofit that works to counter gang violence in the city of Chicago, Illinois. The organization recruits gang members from across the city and teaches them the skills needed to build careers as auto mechanics, thus giving a chance at reform to those who would otherwise likely fall victim to violence in the streets.

Directed by John Snyder

Executive Producer: Albert Crane

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Review by Andie Karvelis:

Your Everyday Heroes film group introduces us to Alex LeVesque, the CEO and founder of the AMG ( Automotive Mentoring Group ) in Chicago. This non-profit organization works to counter gang violence by giving gang members the opportunity to learn the skill sets needed to become auto mechanics as well as restoring vintage cars. However, Alex provides so much more than just that.

Alex and the AMG have created a community that gives gang members a choice at what kind of life they want to lead. Teaching them how to restore classic cars from the 1930’s all the way up to 1970’s. Alex is not only a mentor but a friend, big brother and positive role model in their lives showing them they can make another choice away from gang life. Alex truly has made a massive difference in so many young adults’ lives.

The cinematography in this film was wonderful, the vibrancy of the colors and high definition detail was perfect. The filmmakers did a wonderful job with the interview and how it was edited. Chicago is lucky to have Alex LeVesque and it was a joy to see the work he is doing.