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There But For the Grace of God...

There But For the Grace of God...

Year-long project gives voices to Seattle's homeless

2016•54m
Documentary

A penetrating look at homelessness in Seattle, the impact on the city, the homeless and the residents who must deal with the crisis. KOMO News' Eric Johnson spent a year piecing together the story of homelessness in Seattle.

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Production

KOMO News, Sinclair Broadcast Group

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Himself

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