Someone Lives Here (2023)
The house that built Khaleel.
Chronicles the modern-day David and Goliath tale amidst North America's housing crisis. During the pandemic, Khaleel Seivwright, a young Toronto carpenter, builds life-saving shelters for unhoused people facing the winter outside. His actions attracted international acclaim but also staunch opposition from the city government, portraying a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of societal challenges and governmental resistance.
Director: Zachary Russell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 29, 2023
Cast
- Khaleel Seivwright - Self - Carpenter
- Taka - Self - Narrator
- Denzil Minnan-Wong - Self - City Councillor
- Babie - Self - Tiny Shelter Resident
- Brendan James Brady - Self - Warehouse Neighbour
- Cathy Crowe - Self - Street Nurse & Community Advocate
Music: Bram Gielen
Editing: Marianna Khoury
Production: LaRue Entertainment
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
toronto, canada, homelessness, good samaritan, housing crisis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Someone Lives Here about?
- Chronicles the modern-day David and Goliath tale amidst North America's housing crisis. During the pandemic, Khaleel Seivwright, a young Toronto carpenter, builds life-saving shelters for unhoused people facing the winter outside. His actions attracted international acclaim but also staunch opposition from the city government, portraying a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of societal challenges and governmental resistance.
- Who directed Someone Lives Here?
- Someone Lives Here was directed by Zachary Russell.
- Who stars in Someone Lives Here?
- Someone Lives Here stars Khaleel Seivwright, Taka, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Babie, Brendan James Brady, Cathy Crowe.
- How long is Someone Lives Here?
- Someone Lives Here has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Someone Lives Here?
- Someone Lives Here is a Documentary film.
- Where was Someone Lives Here produced?
- Someone Lives Here was produced in Canada.