January 16, 2012…
"It Isn't What You Think" by Tom Morgan. PoV Magazine. Page 30.
November 7, 2011… Los Angeles
Our crew met with Wendle in Los Angles. Followed up on how his life has changed since we began the project.
October 12, 2011… New York, NY
Editing begins.
October 6, 2011… Virginia Beach, VA
Followed up on the story of Bill, Beth and Kylie—the homeless family we had met earlier in the summer.
September 7, 2011… Charlotte, NC
Began the massive task of organizing the 250 hours footage for editing.
September 2-4, 2011… Virginia Beach, VA
Back in Virginia to follow up with our stories and watched as 100 homeless volunteered to work the last water stop at the Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon. Incredible for a city that has criminalized homelessness. In the words of one homeless volunteer, “It’s the one time a year that we can feel like part of our community and not outcasts.”
August 26, 2011… Charlotte, NC
In the Tree Fall Productions studio with Quentin “Q” Talley who did two incredible pieces for the film.
August 10, 2011… The Kings Kitchen, Charlotte, NC
Met Melinda and Phillip, two incredible stories of fighting their way out of homelessness.
August 3, 2011…
These Storied Streets is endorsed by the National Coalition for the Homeless.
July 22, 2011… Virginia Beach, VA
Went to the woods to interview a gentleman who has nowhere else to live. The location was very confidential as Virginia Beach has very few shelters and strict laws prohibiting sleeping in public. Interviewed an 11 year old named Dalton, who spent most of his life homeless.
July 21, 2011… Virginia Beach, VA
People In Need
Organization was started by one man who decided he should serve sandwiches to the homeless, then reprioritized his life to start this organization. Interviewed several homeless and formerly homeless with amazing stories.
July 21, 2011… New York, NY
A couple member of the 1107 Crew rode the subway all night with Duwon, experiencing homelessness in New York City.
July 20, 2011… New York, NY
Picture the Homeless
Interviewed this grassroots organization, founded and led by homeless people. They are organizing for social justice around issues like housing, police violence, and the shelter-industrial complex.
July 19, 2011… Washington, DC (2)
National Coalition for the Homeless
Follow up interview with Neil Donovan, executive director. Interviewed a gentleman across the street from the capital who shared great stories about being homeless in DC.
July 14, 2011… Columbus, OH
Tent camp and a volunteer meal service
Crossed the tracks to see where the homeless call home. Also spent time with Ron Speaks, who has been setting up tables and serving the hungry a meal every Thursday evening since 2008.
July 13, 2011… Columbus, OH
National Church Residences
We watched a homeless veteran move into his new residence. This is a progressive organization that works with local politicians to reduce homelessness.
July 11, 2011… Philadelphia
Interviews and tours of local soup kitchens
July 9, 2011… Washington, DC
National Coalition for the Homeless
Great interviews with the leading national organization working to raise awareness and end homelessness. The lobby for homeless rights and for all organizations with a similar mission across the country.
July 7, 2011… Charlotte, NC
A Child's Place
Working closely with the school system, we spoke to this group which works to erase the impact of homelessness from children and their education.
July 6, 2011… St. Louis, MO
St. Patrick’s Center
Visited the largest organization in the state of Missouri serving the needs of the homeless.
July 5, 2011… St. Louis, MO
Interview with St. Louis Rams wide receiver Mardy Gilyard, who was homeless for several months while attending college at Cincinnati. He reflected on his days living out of his car and those who helped him.
July 5, 2011… St. Louis, MO
Haven of Grace
Visited this shelter serving homeless pregnant woman, ages 18 to 24, that are at least four months pregnant.
June 29, 2011… Joplin, MO
Crew 1107 drives through the devastation and homelessness created by a natural disaster.
June 29, 2011… Kansas City, MO
Sheffield Place
A shelter for homeless families and their completely unique struggles.
June 28, 2011… Denver
Pizza Fusion
Restaurant run by the homeless and the formerly homeless.
June 24, 2011… Denver
Harm Reduction
Action Center
This stop was thought provoking and yet inspiring. Harm Reduction is a needle exchange for addicts.
June 21, 2011… Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Partnership for Homeless
Youth
The Executive Director introduced us to the difficulties of being a homeless youth in Nevada.
June 18, 2011… Los Angeles
Oceans Park Community Center
Crew 1107 completes their first interviews and begins a cross-country trip to document the stories of America’s homeless.
June 2, 2011… Little Rock, AR
Interview with DJ Williams, draft pick of the Green Bay Packers, homeless as a child.
