Home Safe Documentary Series
Two documentaries by SkyWorks will be screened here at Lillian H Smith Branch. SkyWorks is a non-profit documentary organization that deals with contemporary social issues. The first film titled Home Safe Toronto reveals how recession and the decline of manufacturing have left families with low wages facing the terrible choice between a roof over their heads and food on the table. Home Safe Hamiltonexamines how laid-off steelworkers, newcomers, and Aboriginal communities are responding to growing poverty and homelessness. Facilitators from SkyWorks will lead discussion following the screenings.
Wednesday February 6, 2013 – Home Safe Toronto
Wednesday February 13, 2013 – Home Safe Hamilton
Both programs are from 6:30-8 in our meeting rooms in the basement. No registration is required.
Check out the previews to the two documentaries below.
*Corrected* – Post originally stated the program was scheduled between 6-8:30pm
2 thoughts on “Home Safe Documentary Series”
Where and how can i get a copy of this film? As a social work major work major at York University, I am currently writing a paper on poverty and homelessness among Toronto’s Immigrant population. I would like to tackle the subject of “hidden homelessness” in my paper. It would be helpful to be able to view these films in their entirety. I noticed that the dates screened are already passed and would be interested in being able to view the films perhaps even during class.
Sincerely,
Valena R.
Thanks for getting in touch, Valena. Both films are available for borrowing at Toronto Public Library. Search for “Home Safe,” limit to Movies, and author Laura Sky. This link should take you to the record for these films in our catalogue: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=37907+4294626001&Ntt=home+safe
Good luck with your project!