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Schedule of Events:
2:00 PM - No Place to Grow Old
No Place to Grow Old is the first documentary to capture a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: older adults aging into homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this film follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of their challenges while illuminating the systemic issues contributing to their plight. Featuring insights from local and national experts, No Place to Grow Old is a powerful call to action that emphasizes dignity and hope, envisioning a future where everyone, regardless of age, has a safe and secure place to call home.
Location: McMenamins Kennedy School
5:00pm - Block Dog w/ By My Side
By My Side
DocumentaryView all films tagged "Documentary"
Three veterans and their families bravely share their pain, fear, and the difficult realization that they’ve lost time and love that they may never get back again. All three found hope where no one had looked—in the heart of a faithful service dog.
This short film screens before Block Dog.
Location: Hollywood Theatre - Main Floor
7:30 PM - Firebreak
Brandon and Royal are among a small group of firefighters in California who were trained while incarcerated and managed to break through and become professional firefighters post-release, but that’s not the story for most of their peers. After securing their own careers, they decided to take matters into their own hands and start their own nonprofit and fire department. Firebreak follows Brandon, Royal and their third group of trainees as they make their way through Brandon and Royal’s tough training program.
FILMMAKING TEAM WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE.
Location: Hollywood Theatre - Main Floor
8:30pm - Northwest Opening Night Party
Location: Jupiter NEXT
