Documentary
In English
Other title information on container: A film by Rachel Fleischer
"She wanted to change their lives. They changed her life forever"--Label, container, menu screen
Starring: Scott Carr, Eduardo, Castro, Flor Chacon, Rachel Fleischer, Thalia Guerra, George Hester, Aric Leavitt, Gilbert Partida, Krista Partida
Credits: Co-producers, Joshua Homnick, Sally Rubin ; editor, Sally Rubin ; original score, Jacques Brautbar ; cinematography, Rachel Fleischer ; story consultant, Joshua Homnick ; music supervisor, Brent Mullins ; music consultant, Abby O'Neill
"Hot Springs International Film Festival 2009, official selection; Woodstock Film Festival 2009, official selection; Durango Independent Film Festival 2009, Jury Recommendation for Best Documentary Feature; Reelheart International Film Festival 2009, official selecion"--Container
DVD; 4:3; dolby stereo; DVD9; NTSC; Region 1; Not rated
Issued in container (19 cm.)
Special features: Character extras: Eduardo (3 min., 59 sec.), Gilbert (3 min., 14 sec.), Mike (58 min., 13 sec. + 1 min., 34 sec.), Tracy & Family (4 min., 58 sec,); Profile of the homeless: Assorted interviews (11 min., 11 sec.), Homeless kids at midnight mission (2 min., 59 sec. + 1 min., 17 sec.), Joby (3 min., 35 sec.), Skateboard bruce (3 min., 2 sec.); Behind the scenes with Rachel (3 min., 47 sec.); Dangerous encounters: Rachel sees another side of Joby (4 min., 14 sec.), Rachel on skid row (6 min., 21 sec.); Making of the song "Without a home" (5 min., 29 sec.); Without a home trailer (2 min., 34 sec.); Breaking Glass trailer (2 min., 34 sec. + 2 min. 3 sec. + 1 min., 29 sec.)
Summary: "Filmmaker Rachel Fleischer spent four years creating this documentary that enters the lives of six homeless individuals in her hometown of Los Angeles. The film's subjects include families in temporary housing, a street performer who depends on banjo-playing for income, and a heroin-addicted man living in Skid Row. ... As the film's ... stories confront our preconceived notions regarding homelessness, Fleischer's journey reveals the challenges and triumphs of helping those without a home"--Container