Behind-the-scenes Ep7: Houston, working the problem
We recently visited Houston. For years we've heard great things about how Houston addresses homelessness and we needed to see for ourselves. This episode is about how they do it.
Behind-the-scenes Ep6: Will Los Angeles solve its homelessness crisis?
When you glance at L.A. - the epicenter of unsheltered homelessness in the United States - you'd think no one is doing anything to address the homelessness crisis there. When you dig below the surface, things get complicated.
Behind-the-scenes Ep5: Housing First Partners Conference
We recently visited Seattle, where we spent a few days filming and participating in the Housing First Partners Conference. In this episode, we share with you that experience.
Behind-the-scenes Ep4: great progress, disturbing discovery
In this episode, we bring you an update on our filming progress and also talk about a disturbing discovery that has been emerging right in front of us.
Behind-the-scenes Ep3: thirty years IN THE WOODS
We'd like to share with you a very special video. Episode 3 starts with a tribute to Maurice Young, the main voice of our film UNDER THE BRIDGE: The Criminalization of Homelessness...
Behind-the-scenes Ep2: We visit Milwaukee
A Bigger Vision Films is traveling around the country making a film about a solution to homelessness. This is our behind-the-scenes episode #2 - featuring Milwaukee.
Behind-the-scenes Ep1: We visit Philly, D.C. and Boston
During our first trip of this project, we visit Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Boston. We talk to thought leaders, experts, service providers and folks with lived experience, followed by a series of fundraising events in Boston.
Behind-the-scenes Ep.0: We begin production!
After four years of research, development and fundraising, we are finally on the road! We invite you to join us on this journey as we bring you stories from behind-the-scenes. You can follow us on...
Homeless No More: Les “Red Hat” Jones, p3
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: schizoaffective disorder.
Housing First agency: Step Up.
Notable: now works full-time at Step Up where he founded the Computer Learning Center.
Our favorite quote: "Throw out the idea..."
Homeless No More: Jeffrey Stingley
Location: Milwaukee, WI.
What led to homelessness: addiction due to childhood trauma.
Housing First agency: Milwaukee County Housing First.
Our favorite quote: "I try now to give back."
Homeless No More: Les “Red Hat” Jones, p2
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: schizoaffective disorder.
Housing First agency: Step Up.
Notable: now works full-time at Step Up where he founded the Computer Learning Center.
Our favorite quote: "The big part is getting a home..."
Homeless No More: Emily Martinek
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What led to homelessness: the Great Recession and mental illness.
Housing First agency: LA Family Housing.
Notable: works as notary public and serves as a CSH Speak Up! Advocate.
Our favorite quote: "If a homeless person could help themselves, they wouldn't be homeless."
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BEYOND THE BRIDGE: A Solution To Homelessness is a documentary film and a social impact campaign designed to help communities align their efforts towards solving homelessness.