A powerful feature film that highlights the human side of homelessness and vividly portrays that “homelessness could happen to anyone.”
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When the review request came out for this film, I immediately wanted to see it:
Ever since I read this book, my heart has been touched for those in the community experiencing homelessness, so I was curious to see how a feature film would handle this subject matter.
Wow, what a difficult movie -- it certainly wasn't entertaining for us, but we all felt it was incredibly valuable to watch and it certainly functions successfully in what it's trying to accomplish.
Don't worry, the movie isn't all depressing. It ends on a positive note and points to a hopeful path forward, one that I've been excited over recently, as our home diocese has been pursuing a similar ministry plan.
Our family's discussion when the credits rolled included other movies that have been tough to watch, like this title, or this one. We talked about how so often we go to movies for escapism, not to have our hearts wrenched with real-world problems--who would want to pay to go see this film and put themselves through the emotional roller coaster?
But take my warning as merely a heads-up, not at all as a discouragement to see it. Just be prepared for a powerful film that will (hopefully) move you to take some sort of action toward addressing the issue of homelessness in your community.
No Address is an exploration of hope, humanity, and resilience as characters navigate challenges with no physical address.
There are 1.2 million adults and 1.5 million children experiencing homelessness nationwide.
Between 2022-2023, street-level homelessness increased 12% nationwide. If this rate continues, that number will double in just two more years.
Nearly 1 in 3 foster youth in California face homelessness when they "age out" of the system.
Robert Craig Films is using the power of film to inspire action in local communities and is deeply committed to addressing this urgent issue of homelessness--to the point of pledging that 50% of the net profits will be donated to nationwide organizations that are tirelessly working to combat the homelessness crisis within their communities.
Homeless at 17, Lauren has lost everything--except the will to survive. On the streets, she finds new meaning in a family of outcasts and discovers that home is where the hope is. No Address is a gripping journey of living without walls and rising above them.
The film included stars we recognized, like William Baldwin, Ty Pennington, Ashanti, Beverly D'Angelo, and Xander Berkeley, which added to its quality.
Buy tickets today to see No Address in theaters starting February 28. You likely won't be "entertained," but your time will be well-spent and the film will dare you to believe in second chances!
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Not a great movie IMO - - whatever message this film intended to convey was shallow at-best (yes, there are homless folks out there, we already knew that), and the film was not nearly long enough for the story(ies) presented.
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