Archive for November, 2008
Willy
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness
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The first time I saw Willy in his wheelchair in the park, I walked by him. I really try hard to not meddle with how things happen, but I’ve noticed that I make preliminary judgments on who may or may not make a good story and who I should approach. [...]
Leonard
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness
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I first saw Leonard from a distance while running an errand. It was a cold night and immediately my heart broke. I ran home to get a blanket and my camera. The only blanket I had was a nice expensive blanket and I argued with myself for about 10 [...]
Cerisa and Jon
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness
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Cerisa and Jon have been in and out foster homes all of their life. They have been living on the streets homeless for 6 months. 2 months ago Cerisa found out she is pregnant. Because she does not have proper ID most government agencies cannot help her. It is [...]
Mark
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness
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At first Mark didn’t want to talk on camera. We chatted for a bit and as I started to walk away he asked for a business card. He wanted to know what the video would be used for, how it would be used, and what organizations I was connected [...]
Chet
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness
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I could sit and talk with these guys all day. Everyone wants a little attention and everyone has a story. For the most part Chet seemed happy. It was not until near the end of the interview when I asked him about his family that he saddened a little [...]
Larry
Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness
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When I walked up on Larry he had all his clothes out drying in the sun. He was extremely nice and wanted to make sure I was comfortable. He rearranged a few items on the grass so I could sit. When everything you own can fit into a [...]
