From Eviction To Homelessness: A Single Mom's Struggle In Las Vegas
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Published 2022-12-17
Martha, a substitute teacher out of work, embarks on a powerful, tough, and emotional journey to keep her daughter and get back on her feet while navigating a broken system that continues to fail thousands of people unable to find stable housing. The process of overcoming homelessness is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, but Martha will knock on every door and do all she can to break the prison-sentence-like cycle of homeless on families with underage children - to provide a better future for Jenny.
The eviction crisis is an urgent problem that must be solved to prevent homelessness. With every $100 increase in median rent, there’s a 9% increase in the estimated homelessness rate, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The cost of housing continues to skyrocket in America with no end in sight. We must fix the adorable housing crisis.
People of color, who have been systematically denied economic opportunities throughout history, are especially impacted by the eviction crisis. Across the U.S., eviction rates are highest in communities of color, often contributing to further economic inequity in those areas.
The eviction crisis must be tackled head-on by creating and implementing policies that protect tenants from eviction, provide assistance to people facing eviction and help struggling renters stay in their homes. These solutions should focus on closing the racial wealth gap, increasing access to affordable housing and providing assistance for eviction-related costs.
It is essential that we take action now to prevent homelessness caused by the eviction crisis. Ignoring this issue will lead to more people becoming homeless and more families being displaced from their homes. By addressing eviction directly, we can create a brighter future for everyone – regardless of race or socioeconomic status – while helping.
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Directed by : Luciana Faulhaber
Written by: Luciana Faulhaber & Javier E. Gomez
Produced by : Amy Schumacher& Luciana Faulhaber
Executive Producer: Mark Horvath
Associate Producers: Jessie Listul & Maria Antonatos
Cast:
Martha – Tanda Kerin
Jenny – Ebony Charity
Ms. Garcia – Luciana Faulhaber
Ms. J.- Amy Schumacher
Job Interviewer – Whit Spurgeon
Judge – Marlan Clark
Carmen – Allyson Sereboff
Carla – Faith Taylor
Manny – Sarah Taylor
Andy – AngeliqueRae Wiesner
Pedro – Eric Michael Kochmer
Animal Shelter Receptionist - Natalie Williams
Craig – Antonio Charity
Teacher – Craig Stubbing
Hotel Receptionist – Aprel Victor
Director of Photography: Christopher Sheffield
Edited by: Stephanie Sheffield & Christopher Sheffield
First Assistant Directors : Stephanie Bates
Gaffer: Richard Trejo
1st AC: Samantha Goldman
Sound Mixer : Andres Barrientos
Studio Teacher : Thomas Wagner & Laura Erikson
Key Production Assistant: Delaney Jordan
Production Assistant : Shannon Quinn Kelly
Interns : Kimberly Mendiola & Lenon Lilian Ramirez
Mobile was produced by a partnership between Invisible People and High-Toned Entertainment.
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All Comments (21)
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Urge Congress to prevent evictions by creating a permanent emergency rental assistance fund invisiblepeople.tv/fightevictions
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I have been homeless for nearly a year now AND I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN! It's absolutely crazy. It truly is a global epidemic.
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I was at the gas station and noticed a car full of belongings and a lady with her dog. I gave her $20 and she just started bawling and was extremely grateful. When I was in my 20’s I was homeless for 2 months and lived in my car. I know how it feels to be in that situation.
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I don't think I have watched anything that made me feel like I was right there with the characters. I felt so deeply for them.
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This had me in tears . So many people has experienced homelessness in their lives.
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The actors/actresses/writers/crew in this film did an amazing job!! As someone homeless, the struggles they face are very real and relatable. The system is broken and way off balance, it needs to be completely restructured. Hopefully this film opens the eyes of those who have never been through this nightmare. Homeless people are not always addicts or folks with mental health issues, sometimes it's regular people who just hit tough times and can't find the resources to fight their way out. Thanks for taking the time to post this video!
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That ending made me really tear up. This reminds me of me growing up with a single mom. She's a strong woman!
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This represents where I come from. My mother wasn't single, but she may as well have been. My father was an abusive drunk who took everything he could from us. We lost our home and everything in it 4 times that I can remember, taking only 2 trash bags full of clothes per person each time. This made me realize I'm not alone. Also, I love that Freddy was there in the end...we were never as fortunate.
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I been homeless for 2 years and I know how it feels thank God for his blessings
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I waited over 5 yrs for housing in Atlanta, never got it so I moved. The shelters are always full and staff treats every one like trash. The programs are all dead ends, phone numbers and paperwork lead you NO WHERE. Evictions stay on record for 7yrs here too
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This makes me emotional I have trauma from being homeless for a long time❤
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16:54 “Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond faults, cry behind closed doors, and fights battles that nobody knows about.”
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Amazing work Mark and team, thank you for everything you do. I hope this film helps humanize the struggles of staying housed in America to those that don’t understand. The actors were great and I hope they are proud to have participated in such an important project.
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I didnt even realize the magnitude of having an eviction on your credit. Great film.
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So very true ..brought me to 😭 tears. I was houseless, living in area not to familiar to me... with my 2 children..that is when my son was murdered and my daughter had heart attack..they both passed!! That was 5 yrs ago. I'm not rite anymore but by the grace of my precious JESUS.. I hate what is happening to humanity!!!
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Omg i cried so much. That monolithic pressure on that mum's shoulders broke me 😭😭😭Lord Jesus have Mercy on us all
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So sad🥲 hard times for so many right now .
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These actors did a fantastic job.
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the govt should have designated areas where people can wash , sleep , and eat without being harassed .
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Thank you for making this video. Hello everyone good evening. I'm from Dayton Ohio.
