No Place to Grow Old

No Place to Grow Old

2024•50m

Documentary

No Place to Grow Old is the first documentary to capture a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: older adults aging into homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this film follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of their challenges while illuminating the systemic issues contributing to their plight. Featuring insights from local and national experts, No Place to Grow Old is a powerful call to action that emphasizes dignity and hope, envisioning a future where everyone, regardless of age, has a safe and secure place to call home.

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Production

Humans for Housing, Matchlight Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Bronwyn Carver

Self

Jennifer Molinsky

Self

Herbert Olive

Self

John Tapogna

Self

Jerry Vermillion

Self

Marisa Zapata

Self

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