Welcome to Homelessness (2013)
Dederko takes a look at a daring idea that Jerzy Czapla, head of the Lodz homeless shelter on Szczytowa Street, came up with. His facility was in urgent need of renovation. To raise funds, he decided to organize an "urban survival" event. Homeless people from the shelter were to show "ordinary" people what their lives were like. They were to be guides who show their "charges" how they struggle to survive on the city streets. The participants of the project had a chance to see what it's like to function in a big city without a roof over their heads, meeting human contempt at every turn.
Director: Henryk Dederko
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Country: Poland
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Welcome to Homelessness about?
- Dederko takes a look at a daring idea that Jerzy Czapla, head of the Lodz homeless shelter on Szczytowa Street, came up with. His facility was in urgent need of renovation. To raise funds, he decided to organize an "urban survival" event. Homeless people from the shelter were to show "ordinary" people what their lives were like. They were to be guides who show their "charges" how they struggle to survive on the city streets. The participants of the project had a chance to see what it's like to function in a big city without a roof over their heads, meeting human contempt at every turn.
- Who directed Welcome to Homelessness?
- Welcome to Homelessness was directed by Henryk Dederko.
- How long is Welcome to Homelessness?
- Welcome to Homelessness has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Welcome to Homelessness?
- Welcome to Homelessness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Welcome to Homelessness produced?
- Welcome to Homelessness was produced in Poland.