HOME is a 43-minute documentary about homelessness in Ontario, directed by Will Bowes and produced by Linda Schuyler, the Degrassi co-creator and longtime producer. It focuses on people experiencing homelessness and efforts to respond to the crisis, with examples from Cobourg and Peterborough.
What is the documentary HOME about?
HOME examines homelessness and the challenges communities face in responding to it. The Kingston Canadian Film Festival describes its subject as a worsening crisis affecting communities across Ontario. The film includes perspectives from people experiencing homelessness as well as people trying different approaches to help.
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The festival’s description says: “The worsening crisis for unhoused people has created daunting challenges for communities all over in Ontario.” This is the festival’s description of the film, not a statement attributed to a named speaker.
Where does the film focus?
The festival materials identify Cobourg and Peterborough, Ontario, as the communities featured. Rather than presenting a province-wide statistical overview, HOME uses local perspectives to explore the issue and responses to it. The festival listings do not provide named homelessness statistics.
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Who made HOME, and how long is it?
- Director: Will Bowes.
- Producer: Linda Schuyler, described by the festival as a Degrassi co-creator and longtime producer of the franchise.
- Runtime: 43 minutes.
- Language: English.
What happens at the festival screening?
The Kingston Canadian Film Festival listing says the screening includes an extended discussion connecting the film’s ideas and initiatives with local realities. The listed discussion is part of that festival screening; the listing does not establish that it accompanies every screening.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where can you watch HOME?
The festival information confirms screenings but does not establish whether HOME is available through streaming, broadcast, or physical media. Check the film’s or festival’s current listings for screening information; no ongoing viewing or purchase option is confirmed by the available festival details.
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