Oakland film maker Mario Bobino has seen the highs and lows of the business. Over a career spanning three decades, Bobino’s gritty portrayals of his hometown has earned critical accolades and wide video distribution. He’s also experienced a bottoming out that made others shy away with a tarnished image. Using life lessons from football and the loyalty of a tight inner circle, Bobino is back with MyCulture. Bobino talks about his humble beginnings, how football shaped his perspective and what one person saying “yes” can do to revitalize a career.