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Satellite Venue: AFS Cinema
6259 Middle Fiskville Rd
Community First, A Home for the Homeless, is a documentary introducing an extraordinary new movement in Austin, TX, which is transforming the lives of homeless people through the power of community. As explained by the founder Alan Graham, “It is specifically designed to lift the chronically homeless off the streets of the Austin area offering them a place to call home, helping them to heal from the ravages of life on the streets allowing them to rediscover a purpose in their lives.” You’ll hear about the heartbreaking events that cause homelessness, and the heartwarming stories of being welcomed into a nurturing environment where dignity and self-worth are restored.
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Director
Layton Blaylock
Credits
Director: Layton Blaylock
Executive Producer: Quincy Lowman, Jeff Hastings
Producer: Layton Blaylock
Cinematographer: Layton Blaylock
Editor: Paul Patrin
Music: Martin Crane
Principal Cast: Alan Graham, Tricia Graham, Staff and residents at Community First! Village
Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Film Badge
Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Interactive Badge, Film Festival Wristband
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Genre: Documentary
Screening Section: Documentary Spotlight
Screening Format: Documentary Feature
Country: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 64:22 mins