Movie Screening
Movies Dealing with Homelessness:
- The Soloist (imdb)
- Pursuit of Happyness (imdb)
- Fisher King (imdb)
- Homeless to Harvard (imdb)
- Have you seen Clem? A True Story… Sorta (imdb)
Check your local library for a copy, or buy the dvd for repeated use!
Suggested discussion question:
- What caused the main character to be homeless? (Also discuss major causes of homelessness in your community.)
- What were the barriers for the homeless character to overcome before they could repair their lives? (Talk about barriers in your community.)
- What was the most helpful thing to the main character to get out of poverty? (How can citizens help end homelessness in their communities?)
- What opportunities are available for members of the community who are struggling? (Discuss the local continuum of care.)
