[niklaslogren]

"Bombay Beach (2011)" is a documentary that depicts life in a once-bustling settlement by the Salton Sea, can recommend: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1758576/

[darrenf]

See also “Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0438327/

I’ve watched it several times after becoming fascinated by the place upon watching this (much) shorter piece on Youtube: https://youtu.be/otIU6Py4K_A

Thanks OP for posting this article, I always eagerly enjoy new pieces about the area.