Heartland Film Festival: Homeless

NARRATIVE FEATURE / OFFICIAL SELECTION 93 MINUTES / USA / 2015 Director: Clay Riley Hassler Writers: Anna Fields, Clay Riley Hassler Producer: Tif Hassler Cast: Michael McDowell, Lance Megginson, Julie Dunagan, Hosanna Gourley, Parker Townsend Filmed in a real shelter with real homeless people, Homeless tells the story of Gosh (Josh), a teenage boy lost in the bleak routine of life in a shelter. Everyday, from sunup until sundown, Gosh is put out on the streets, unable to return to the shelter until 7 p.m. During the day, he seeks refuge from the cold in the downtown public library and a local coffee shop. He feels alone and anonymous in a seemingly connected world. Weeks go by and the long days and sleepless nights begin to wear on him, and he becomes increasingly discouraged when he finds it almost impossible to find a job with the shelter as his address. But suddenly his circumstances change for the better and he finds himself adapting to a new home, new friends and looking forward to a future that he hopes will last. This film contains brief strong language and mature themes.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17– 5:45 PM AMC Castleton Square 14

MONDAY, OCT. 19–5 PM AMC Showplace Traders Point 12

TUESDAY, OCT. 20–8:30 PM AMC Castleton Square 14

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21– 6 PM AMC Showplace Traders Point 12