Homeless Short Film: Make A Change

A simple short film that explores the issue of homelessness. The message here is that we often tend to ignore homeless people and avoid eye contact with them like they aren't there. But I have read some stories from homeless people and the highlight of their day is acknowledge or simply a smile. It is so hard for homeless people to re-enter society, a simple act of kindness can to give them that boost in confidence and self-esteem that they need to rebuild their life


This video was inspired by the "power of words" by purplecontent which has over 10 million views and I was very honored when they favourited my video.

Written, Directed, Edited and Produced by Harry Nguyen
Filmed by Tara Phabmixay

Featuring:
Harry as Homeless Person 1
Tara as Homeless Person 2
Allison as Girl 1
Lillian as Girl 2

Music:
"Sparrow" -- Miika153
http://www.youtube.com/user/Miika153

"The Way"
Written and performed by Dan Phillipson
http://www.shockwave-sound.com/

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[nikkitytom]

Cases vary ..... but I remember one Thanksgiving where a friend and I purchased 6 thanksgiving dinners at Zippy's ... a local restaurant. We delivered them to 6 homeless people and spent some time with each person as we handed them their meal. All were so grateful. But one man really touched my heart. He said to me ..."  I appreciate this nice meal but even more I appreciate your visit with me." We had talked for maybe ten or fifteen minutes. That was the most important thing to him.

[harrypuravida]

@nikkitytom That's great to hear, I really can't imagine not having anyone to talk to

[ecasequin]

Good job. has a striking resemblance to a youtube video called "The Power of Words".

[harrypuravida]

@ecasequin Yeah, well I watched that video before I filmed this and it definitely gave me some inspiration for this. Don't know if u already know, but I put this as a video response for that video and it got approved and the creator favourited this video =D

[NeverTooMuchClan]

To be honest, I would do this, but the homeless people I meet or not like those in the video. Usually if you give them a penny they will stalk you around town and you give them more money and they follow you more. But there was a homeless person once who was friendly and came to the cafe every day to get a cup of coffee and it felt good :D

[KanwulfGmail]

This reminds me a lot of my own situation.. I have been sitting on the streets like he did.. Begging and hoping for a coin to feed my and me dog his stomach. Now 5 years later i got my house and income and life is laughing to me like it should be.. And yes i always support homeless people.. Not always give them coin but if i can give them a bottle of juice or a sandwich ill deffo do it.. Bless to these people

[Bronxism191]

YEAH THANKS HARRY THANKS ALOT CUZ!!! NO-ONE HELP ME!!! I WAS HOMELESS & NO JOKES ROCKED MY WAY EVER!!! THE-REAL-RUTHLESS!!! ONLY JESUS CHRIST SAVE MY SOUL!!!

[ThePaneralover]

Thanks for the video, Harry

[Bronxism191]

TO THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT & ALL GOVERNMENT'S WAKE DA FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!

[Bronxism191]

I WENT DOWN TWO THE CITY OF SYDNEY WOOLLOOMOOLOO A PLACE OF RUTHLESS STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE!!! ON SAINT ANDREW'S NIGHT & FED 35 HOMELESS. WITH MY BROTHER 4US IT WAS VERY SPECIAL TIME!!! SO MUCH LOVE & SMILES MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL MANKIND WHO STRUGGLE 4 RESPECTFUL LIFE!!! ONE HOMELESS MAN SAID HE HAS LIVE ON THE STREET SINCE 1990 AND NO NON CHARITY PEOPLE HAV NEVER DONE THIS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???? {TO THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT WAKE

[dillydally3]

This really made my heart melt, its amazing what something simple can do

[absolutewisdom1]

@harrypuravida, Thank you for sharing this on my inbox, I love the video, made my heart move and tears swelled. We dont realise how much just a simple smile, word or action can change someones life. Make it a great day people regards Leanne