Beneath the Bridges: Homeless in Houston Preview

A look into the world of homelessness in Houston, Texas

Filmed primary in Downtown, Houston, TX, Beneath the Bridges: Homeless in Houston is a documentary film that explores homelessness from the perspective of homeless individuals, philanthropic individuals and institutions, and Houston community members. The film seeks to present both common perceptions of the homeless and the reality of life on the streets. To better explore this idea, the director presents several "common" aspects of homelessness: Panhandling, Philanthropists (or those individuals who help the homeless on a regular basis), Parks, Shelters, and Mental Illness.


We begin with a series of interviews with members of the homeless community and with Houston's "non-homeless" community, and are soon introduced to and number of common causes for homelessness, as well as several common conceptions of the homeless.

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[matugman]

the common misinterpretation of homeless people is that were dirty, or strung out on drugs etc, when in all actuality homelessness can happen to anyone, most people work minimum wage jobs, if you get fired or terminated, that leave you like one 350.00 check to pay like 1200.00 worth of monthly bills, so yea thats not gonna happen, and before u know it your lease is up and your on your ass.

so think twice before u make a scene of someone on the streets.

[matugman]

dude, keep on trying, dont give up. me and my wife have been down this road. and are still going down it.

[sadhouse]

@rockyeuenguino , I have a good friend now living under a bridge , his brother Kurt from a band DRI is the enforcer . He was doing good seeking help but now caught up in the addiction like never before and refuses help , like he is mad at his own actions .

We need more realistic treatment not flop houses possed as treatment and detox centers . It takes time for a mind to heal .

[rockyeuenguino]

@sadhouse this i just can't believe,i used to do drugs with that guy back in 04',in houston,i got locked up and stayed clean when i got out,it's hard watching this,having known him,now i got a good life,a pretty wife,good dog,for anyone reading this,remember,there is hope you can change,CHOICE makes all the difference in the world,this guys addicted to crack cocaine,(yes that was the drug of choice)take a good look at this guy,'that' could've been me thank god it's not,never ever again

[rockyeuenguino]

@sadhouse this i just can't believe,i used to do drugs with that guy back in 04',in houston,i got locked up and stayed clean when i got out,it's hard watching this,having known him,now i got a good life,a pretty wife,good dog,for anyone reading this,remember,there is hope you can change,CHOICE makes all the difference in the world,this guys addicted to crack cocaine,(yes that was the drug of choice)take a good look at this guy,'that' could've been me thank god it's not,never ever again

[rockyeuenguino]

@lenatonycarannante this i just can't believe,i used to do drugs with that guy back in 04',in houston,i got locked up and stayed clean when i got out,it's hard watching this,having known him,now i got a good life,a pretty wife,good dog,for anyone reading this,remember,there is hope you can change,CHOICE makes all the difference in the world,this guys addicted to crack cocaine,(yes that was the drug of choice)take a good look at this guy,'that' could've been me thank god it's not,never ever again

[rockyeuenguino]

this i just can't believe,i used to do drugs with that guy back in 04',in houston,i got locked up and stayed clean when i got out,it's hard watching this,having known him,now i got a good life,a pretty wife,good dog,for anyone reading this,remember,there is hope you can change,CHOICE makes all the difference in the world,this guys addicted to crack cocaine,(yes that was the drug of choice)take a good look at this guy,'that' could've been me thank god it's not,never ever again.

[StewedTomato]

I stillthink you and others like you (people with a heart)should take some of these poor people into your homes,give them an address feed them support them, I cannot do this as I don't have a heart. And no, I will not eat you.

[sadhouse]

This pitiful sceen is all over Houston and the Nation , whats wrong with this picture where is the help . We spend nothing on people in need . America has become a joke .

[sadhouse]

StewedTomato , bleeding heart my ass . It could happen to you . You are a rotten pig .

Throw some of that $700 Billion that way , for the drug addicts who need help , rehab instead of jail that solves noting . StewedTomato eat me . This is pitiful .

Just try and find then shelter , you can't there is nothing but crap , fat cats drive by condescendingly yelling out get a job . How the hell do they get a job with no home adress or phone , Dose not take a bleeding heart just a heart .