Bibliograph

The homestretch, Spargel Productions, Kartemquin Films and Independent Television Service (ITVS) presents ; a film by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly ; produced & directed by Anne de Mare & Kirsten Kelly ; a coproduction of Spargel Productions, Kartemquin Films [and [ITVS]] ; executive producers, Justine Nagan, Gordon Quinn, Andrew W. Schwertfeger ; written by Anne de Mare, Kirsten Kelly, Leslie Simmer ; coproducer, Katie Taber ; produced in association with Chicken & Egg Pictures

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Label

The homestretch, Spargel Productions, Kartemquin Films and Independent Television Service (ITVS) presents ; a film by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly ; produced & directed by Anne de Mare & Kirsten Kelly ; a coproduction of Spargel Productions, Kartemquin Films [and [ITVS]] ; executive producers, Justine Nagan, Gordon Quinn, Andrew W. Schwertfeger ; written by Anne de Mare, Kirsten Kelly, Leslie Simmer ; coproducer, Katie Taber ; produced in association with Chicken & Egg Pictures

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The homestretch

Oclc number

902812057

Responsibility statement

Spargel Productions, Kartemquin Films and Independent Television Service (ITVS) presents ; a film by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly ; produced & directed by Anne de Mare & Kirsten Kelly ; a coproduction of Spargel Productions, Kartemquin Films [and [ITVS]] ; executive producers, Justine Nagan, Gordon Quinn, Andrew W. Schwertfeger ; written by Anne de Mare, Kirsten Kelly, Leslie Simmer ; coproducer, Katie Taber ; produced in association with Chicken & Egg Pictures

Runtime

142

Summary

"The Homestretch follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school, graduate, and build a future. Each of these smart, ambitious teenagers - Roque, Kasey and Anthony - will surprise, inspire, and challenge audiences to rethink stereotypes of homelessness as they work to complete their education while facing the trauma of being alone and abandoned at an early age. Through haunting images, intimate scenes, and first-person narratives, these teens take us on their journeys of struggle and triumph. As their stories unfold, the film connects us deeply with larger issues of poverty, race, juvenile justice, immigration, foster care, and LGBTQ rights. With unprecedented access into the Chicago Public Schools, The Night Ministry's Crib emergency youth shelter and Teen Living Programs' Belfort House, The Homestretch follows these kids as they move through the milestones of high school while navigating a landscape of couch hopping, emergency shelters, transitional homes, street families and a school system on the front lines of this crisis. A powerful, original perspective on what it means to be young, homeless and building a future in America today"--Container

Technique

live action

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