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My Son is Homeless

  • July 18, 2016
  • by Marjorie Witt
My son is a 42 year old homeless man who lives on the streets of West Oakland. This is not only our story, most homeless people that you see have a family somewhere.
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Sluggies: Hostel to the stars

  • April 5, 2016
  • by Frank Sonderborg
Frank Sonderborg reflects on his son’s tricky ascent into the world of I.T. Featuring tramps, drugs, a low-cost hostel and a disgruntled Dane.
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Timehouse

  • March 22, 2016
  • by Sean Preston
As the rent goes up but his bank account stays the same, Sean Preston reluctantly decides to leave his beloved Limehouse.
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If we build it : the reality of being homeless

  • March 18, 2016
  • by River King
The reality of being homeless exposed by those currently living it.
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Transient

  • January 13, 2016
  • by K E Garland
Kathy Garland takes a step back and reviews the homeless of Duval County, FL.
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A Cat, a Smoke and $84.97

  • November 3, 2015
  • by Caitlin McGregor
Autobiographical musings on a day of cats, cigarette smoke and money in Australia.
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England Your England

  • March 17, 2015
  • by Talking Soup
London is undergoing a living crisis. We present two short films courtesy of England Your England that discuss a very modern problem plaguing the city today
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