Local Documentary Raises over $1300 for Open Door

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A controversial documentary by youth from Victoria exploring the issue of homelessness and poverty.

In September 2004, as part of a pre-employment program, a handful of young people with no previous experience set out to make a documentary film about poverty and homelessness in Victoria. All of the filmmakers faced particular issues in their lives that made securing employment difficult. Coordinated by a social worker who had no filmmaking experience outside of a one-week crash course, these youth created an emotionally and politically charged film that challenges the way society and government portrays and addresses the issue of homelessness and poverty.

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Local Documentary Raises over $1300 for Open Door

All the filmmakers of HidE & go HoMeLesS would like to extend their special thanks to all those that supported us in the creation of this film and in organizing its January 27th debut.

The film had an unprecedented audience of over 400 people and raised $1330 for the Open Door. "Never before has the UVSS seen such a strong turnout for an amateur film screening," said Joanna Groves, UVic Students' Society Chairperson. "Over 400 people were packed into Vertigo like sardines; it was truly amazing."

Filmmakers

Tyler Burley, Jannine Murray, Changadea Forma, Brady Hanna, Rita Webster, Roderick Taylor, Jules Molloy.

Want to find out more about the film? Tune into Vancouver Island Television at 6:30 AM on Thursday, February 3rd for an interview with two of the filmmakers.

Further information regarding future showings of the film or how to get a copy can be directed to Roderick Taylor at Mask Removal Productions

>> maskremovalproductions@telus.net

(250) 360-2913

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