Someone get Karen an award!! The amount of dedication and care she put in trying to help Ben...just amazing. Really fell in love with her character. And this was a beautiful story. It really highlights the struggle of homeless LGBTQI.
This story is happening too often. In the USA 40% of homeless young people are LGBTQI. Same horror is here in France. We have a non profit organization called "Le Refuge" but kids are tossed into the streets by their foster family - or biological ones every day. We need to do more. Build some safe places, help them to study and grow. This is a duty, not only for the community, but foremost for the sake of these young people. It starts with kindness toward them and a constant and strong pressure upon the authorities to force them to fight LGBTQI-phobia and fund foster organization. thanks for this movie. heavy subject but a good script that doesn't end with a mandatory "happy end" so we can face the truth.
Hi ! Manuel ! Bonsoir Manuel ! Greetings from France too ! Your words are mine ! By the way, I'm jealous of your good english written expression. About the film, I'm facinated by the voice and US accent of the kid.
Effectivement cette situation est deplorable sinon dramatique ici aux Etat-Unis cependant il semble qu'elle n'est guere meilleure en France. La dessus viennent egalement se greffer les problemes de prostitution et de drogue. Pourtant tous ces jeunes filles et garcons, gays ou straight sont le future de leur pays et d'avantage devrait etre fait pour leur protection et leur soutien pendant leur adolescence.
manuel atreide and lake ariel 18436, we agree the situation amongst LGBTQ youth is not a good one. While there were personal elements incorporated into this film, we really wanted to raise awareness. We thank you so much for watching and for your support!
De tout: il n'est pas pareil in France, tellement mieux avec les racines d'un culture plus overt, plus sensible, et plus profond. Moi, pas d'origine françaises, La France m'a sauvé la vie. Merci.
This sends a great message. Foster kids, especially those who are LGBT, face so many challenges. This film has inspired me to actively pursue a dream I have of starting a small group home in the country where young men can complete their HS diplomas through independent study, learn necessary life skills, live and work in a loving and cooperative environment, and be free to grow without fear of rejection.
YES Tim Warren: DO IT! I'm also pursuing my dream to build an academy/organic farm for homeless LGBT boys, and give them a safe, fertile environment where they can blossom to their full potential. The system, and homophobes won't do anything, so WE WILL and WE CAN.
Foster kids, regardless of their background/faith/beliefs/others stuff, have difficult lives. However, the responsible here is the close family, the extended family, and after them the government that prefers to spend resources on people living outside own country. Just imagine how their lives will be if instead of rescuing people from the other side of the world, the rescued ones are from home?
Hi Bryan - thank you for your feedback. We are in the early stages of a feature-length version and hope to have some exciting announcements in the coming months. Cheers!
Hi Michel! We're glad you enjoyed the film! We're working with the writer/director on a feature length version. We'll be making an announcement in the coming months!
It would have been comforting to find some relief at the end..... but then, that is what home LESS means. God bless and protect all those in Ben's place! Extremely well done, thanks.
being homeless is a helpless situation. you run to the people you trust. group homes don't help when there's homophobics around. I know this because I was placed in many homes has a young child. a empty feeling takes over, and nothing seems to be right.
hello from Paris France i've just whatched this movie .... i'm so sorry for what happened to you when you were a child... i hope everything is ok for you now....
don bob thank u for sharing your story, takes bravery to do it... hope everything worked out... yeah it seems rough not knowing where u will end up next... bless u for being so strong ...
If I was at all superstitious I place a curse on you but given your twisted mentality demonstrated here you're already living with one. Good luck, you're going to need it.
We are all very glad you all have enjoyed our movie. Due to health reasons I was sidetracked from finishing the feature length script, with an ending I hope everyone will enjoy. I’m back at it and hoping to continue the story. You will all learn what happens to Ben. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
I live in the UK and in my city there is a massive problem with children in care. care homes are full at the moment we only have 4 open and a small amount of foster placements. I have been in and out of temporary homes, mainly because I'm gay. most of children that get kicked out will not be able to get a place making them home less. we need more support for the LGBTQI community and for the care system, so if you have a spare place don't be afraid to help someone, just because we are in the care system doesn't mean we are bad people.
I've never been homeless, but I've experienced and continue to experience other issues that are really only issues because I'm gay. I need to get back into my mental health program, and try and find an LGBT+ support group as well, I really need that. My social worker was amazing, had her for four years and she helped me through many tough times in my life, but then she left the agency and they set me up with someone new like I can just start over. It takes me a long time to trust someone and not having my Ashley anymore sent me into a deep panic and depression and I went off my meds for the past several months. I need to get myself back together as best as I can and really try and get a relationship and a better, happier life. Thanks for making this movie.
This was a very powerful piece. I love Karen, she is an amazing character. If I was in a position where I could help foster a teen, I definitely would.
I need a part two of this or a full length feature film!! I love this short movie so much. The social worker is so dedicated and very human. It’s not just a job for her. The performances of the actors were so good! Please bring us part 2 or a full length film! So many youth go through this. Especially those apart of LGBTQ community. We need more stories like this to be told.
I was really wanting to see what happens to Ben, but it ended too soon. I hope this was just "part 1". This makes me want to become a foster parent. I'd let the kid know he's part of my family now. How can people just kick a kid out on the street like that? So heartless. Ben deserves more than what he's been given in life.
Wow - hits home - excellent movie - excellent acting. Josh Starkey does an amazing job. Hope he stars in the long version of the movie. The message in this film should move us all to do all we can to stop this unacceptable prejudice. If we fail to help then we are contributing to this horrific problem.
I loved it! Hopefully we get to know what happened to the poor boy after this. The social worker was on point too, I liked how she seemed genunely worried about the kid.
Omg why do u guys keep making short awesome films??? Please make it full! Im begging! Feels so sorry for Ben and loving the social worker! Shes ❤️❤️❤️ Loved it so much! Sequel the soonest pls...???!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It is so heartbreaking to know that this actually happens. I worked in a group home and was the personal RN for a boy/man. He was a real joy to take care of, he was a permanent resident there. He had many physical problems and needed round-the-clock care. I became good friends with the house mother and father. I learned a whole lot about foster care and some about adoption. I wish I could help every infant, toddler, child, adolescent, young adult who is in a situation like this. As I said, situations like this, and they are far too many, are really heartbreaking.
I get sad every time I watch this film, even though I love how perfect it is! From the writing to the performances, it is a very well made movie. I can only say thanks and congrats.
in Turkey host families are caring you like you are their child but u can't be openly gay probably :/ I'm from İzmir/Turkey and I came out to my parents.They suprised me, they said we are ur family and we are just afraid of to u get hurt because of u gay.It's hard to live as a gay man in Turkey but some of the cities are not generally homophopic, like İzmir.All of the people that I came out are supporting me and my biggest dream is just go abroad and live somewhere where is not generally homophopic and I want to find my man and then get married...I just wanted to write this,it made me remember that I need to stand strong
nobody cares about your fairytale life! Life is horrible and fucked up! Do you actually think you are born to this earth to be happy and have everything you want? lol pleez give me a break.
good luck mate. You'll find a guy I'm sure. Glad to hear they were supportive. Both myself and my younger brother is gay, and fortunately my parents are completely fine. There's no issue, if I bring a guy home it'd be the same as bringing a girl home, they don't see any difference, so long as I'm happy. Much love from Australia
My heart BLEEDS for this kid and the numerous ones like him...How can some people bear to look at themselves in the mirror? I can empathize with the social worker. You wish you can protect and shelter them all...
I am very sad about the story of ben. It is not his fault, that he is homeless, but the other people ignorance him. His social working woman has a deeping heart for him. I know, how is it to be an outsider in this life. Acting and the soundtrack are great !
No one can remove his problem of being homeless except himself. The state of being homeless has two facets; first, the psychological, an extreme longing for home, with the a mind boggling burden that no one will take care of you except yourself; and second, the emptiness, lack of food, toilet, clothing, shower, etc. etc. in the person's mind that increases day by day!
Parents should be reminded that their love for their children is supposed to be unconditional and that no matter whether they are gay or str8 they have a duty of care to look after them. This was a well acted, well scripted piece that I enjoyed immensely. Thank you for the film.
Working in a free gay clinic, dealing with suicidal guys 24/7, never knowing if and when: I worked a 24 hr shift, a guy who had already had a stroke from iv use: he missed his appointment: got to his building, the guardian let me in to the apt, bottles of drugs, started cpr, the er people got there in time...talk about stress
Ben needs a good family and support. Doesn't need to be pushed from one place to another. I'd take Sheila off the 'good home list". A foster home needs to have support to all those who are placed with them not for just some of the children, but all. Karen is a GODSEND! She is a very special caring person. Wished all were like her.
my heart is broken. never have been hear something like this, i ignore. But i can give a little part of me for someone who need it. hope can i support to someone someday.
Agree - being homeless is a helpless situation filled with a whole variety of experiences and problems - makes we very thankful for my home and for the parents who love me and my brothers even though they take no nonsense from us but are always sympathetic to the issues we face.
Heartbroken to see this. I am older, have no roommate, plenty of room, would have taken him in. He apparently has a good bf and needed to be able to be happy and continue with him. A clean cut good kid with potential.
jeremiah namoc, Noe'l brought the role of Karen to life so well. She's an amazing actress. There are many real life "Karen's" out there that inspired this character.
This show brought some memories rushing back. My family, their Pentecostal. Gay is forbidden. I was kicked out of home and my church. Lived on the streets. I found my path, oddly, because of what my church taught me. Be strong. Do good. I actually had a moral compass that helped me through my dark times. Never had a chance to make amends. Parents past away at 18. Some other stuff happened long before I was able to comprehend what gay was that, to this day, Eats me up inside. Somehow, I find comfort in the comments...knowing I wasn’t the only one.
This is such a real situation. In New Zealand we have thousands of families waiting for a tiny slim chance to adopt when we are crying out for good foster parents. Heart breaking. Please consider fostering, it is an opportunity to change and even some times save a life. In many countries fostering is now open to same sex couples too.
that's why i'm not working as a social worker..i probably have die first with emotional trauma from my clients. even looking into animals who are abused and abandoned i already teary eyed! this movie brings a lot of eye opener that this gay people are made of flesh, blood and have emotions too. compassion should be pushed.
Tg This was a great film about foster kids. It showed just how true it is for the foster child. It shows they carry baggage with thim. But there are people that do love kids no matter what.
It didn't end sadly cos it hasn't ended. I wish we had more information to be able to make our own minds up about this situation.It is akin to only listening to a sad part of a great piece of music. We need the whole story, please.
The starting music is inspirational. It made me think that everyone's lives going to be better. I know sounds a bit cliche but that's what I thought when music started playing.
The good thing is, in my country we hardly have homeless people (germany). Also Im happy that in the small town where i live 100 percent no one is homeless and I have never seen somebody who is. But I know it's a big worldwide problem and it needs way more attention.
After spending some time in Berlin I can definitely say you are wrong. There is an entire sub-culture of homeless young people, some of whom, are gay. Burying your head in the sand does not mean it isn't so!!!
What a kind and caring social worker. ALL SOCIAL WORKERS should be more like that. I know a wonderful DHS worker who has been so nice and wonderful. But, unfortunately, I have also seen people who are in Social Services who are about as caring as a rock. People who don't care about what happens to anyone but themselves have NO bussiness in that profession.
This reminds me of my Social Worker. Mason was the same way caring, concerned, always looking out for my well being. We lost touch with each a for several years. Thankfully, we reconnected on Facebook Mason's no longer a Social Worker but we talk regularly.
Love the concept. I hate the ending only because I understand the reasons as to why he left the group home. I really relate to this film and believe it should be made into a full length feature film.
This may sound abit childishly , but that lady who cared for him made me cry 💔 😢😭 I'm literally speechless Because of her . May you long live and stay healthy Please share me the link of the full movie
Such a sad story... I'm about Ben's age in the film and I'm sorry it's one thing to be put into foster care but still that's very psychologically devastating and especially if you're being bumped around foster care, If I was in the foster care system and my Foster parents treating me like that I would be really hurt I don't know what I would do..... I would of probably done the same thing that Ben did.... run away, because Social workers say that they know it's hard but they don't know the true feeling unless they were in your shoes...... I'm proud of how strong Ben was... I hope your life has turned for the best.
This breaks my heart.I wish I was a billionaire to fix this kind of situation for young people and children. Evil people in this world. I wish every social worker was like the beautiful human being lady,who cared very much. It's hard all around. GOD BLESS these young homeless people and children out there. This hurts. I would love part two with a happy ending. I would love a happy ending for all homeless young people and children,every single one in this World. Wish I was very rich.
Breaks my heart each time I watch it! Also "The System" does too! I am reminded how lucky I had it growing up, even with an older sister that still hates me for being born and my Parents letting her get away with the abuse I received/receive from her I still feel so lucky and have spent most of adult years helping others as much as possible. Before 9/11 I was in a very serious relationship and we both talked about these situations and how we planned on taking in older Children "that no one wanted". Oh what dreams we had. Maybe one day I find the right person again and keep that dream alive! I hope anyone that reads this thinks about trying to help at least one of these Amazing,yet tossed around Children. Please, xoxo
This story is incomplete it doesn't say what happened to the young man and if he was successful in finding his sister. There needs to be some continuation to the story.
Not homeless in particular but is most likely similar to Ben. I’ve been to different families just within my so called relatives and I experienced the worst. Cheer up to all those who are experiencing this kind of situation.
Gary - I have actually enquired about becoming a foster carer - but need a year to have a little more experience of youth work etc great film inspiring
Having been a fosreter carer for 10 years of fostering young adults, this beautifully made film reflects the true plight of LGBT+ young people. Their peers are most ofter cruel stemming from ignorance. My husband and I did what we could.
I, too, enjoyed this film, a bit of a downer tho, thanx for making and sharing. It's a horrible situation for anyone to be in especially if you are gay. As some societies call them "disposable kids". I at one time signed up to take kids who are gay and parents actually through them out.... I did some training, etc, but before anything really got off the ground, the state cut their funding and shut this program down that GLYB initiated. Like the other comments, a sequel or full length is needed for ending. Happy ending would be great, but not realistic. Again thanx ;-)
Tragedy and devastation as the film moves to its final moments, but I loved the perspective of it. I'm not saying those intimate times between boyfriends are boring, but I prefer to see new angles that are real and that expose real world dilemmas. I liked how they gave us an insight into Ben's relationship with Joe without actually having us all engaged in the action of how it all started.
Wow! Powerful story, terrific actors and production. I wish it had a "happy" resolution, and would love to see a feature-length film or mini series. According to recent surveys, 30 to 40 percent of homeless kids self-identify as LGBT! We really need to bring more attention to their stories, and more dedication to helping all homeless kids (and adults). Thank you for this short.
I admire the lady who help him shes so pure in heart
Illuminu Illuminu thank you!
true..she's nice & support him alot.. ehee :')
Someone get Karen an award!! The amount of dedication and care she put in trying to help Ben...just amazing. Really fell in love with her character. And this was a beautiful story. It really highlights the struggle of homeless LGBTQI.
Thank you!
The lady who helped him is now my favorite person
Agreed... Her concern for Him made me cry
I agree 100%. That lady deserves every good thing in the world
The lady is so me I love helping people but I hate when people take advantage of my kindness
This story is happening too often. In the USA 40% of homeless young people are LGBTQI. Same horror is here in France. We have a non profit organization called "Le Refuge" but kids are tossed into the streets by their foster family - or biological ones every day.
We need to do more. Build some safe places, help them to study and grow. This is a duty, not only for the community, but foremost for the sake of these young people.
It starts with kindness toward them and a constant and strong pressure upon the authorities to force them to fight LGBTQI-phobia and fund foster organization.
thanks for this movie. heavy subject but a good script that doesn't end with a mandatory "happy end" so we can face the truth.
Hi ! Manuel ! Bonsoir Manuel ! Greetings from France too ! Your words are mine ! By the way, I'm jealous of your good english written expression. About the film, I'm facinated by the voice and US accent of the kid.
manuel atreide thank you for the positive feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the film and got that the ending was trying to stay authentic.
Effectivement cette situation est deplorable sinon dramatique ici aux Etat-Unis cependant il semble qu'elle n'est guere meilleure en France. La dessus viennent egalement se greffer les problemes de prostitution et de drogue. Pourtant tous ces jeunes filles et garcons, gays ou straight sont le future de leur pays et d'avantage devrait etre fait pour leur protection et leur soutien pendant leur adolescence.
manuel atreide and lake ariel 18436, we agree the situation amongst LGBTQ youth is not a good one. While there were personal elements incorporated into this film, we really wanted to raise awareness. We thank you so much for watching and for your support!
De tout: il n'est pas pareil in France, tellement mieux avec les racines d'un culture plus overt, plus sensible, et plus profond. Moi, pas d'origine françaises, La France m'a sauvé la vie. Merci.
This sends a great message. Foster kids, especially those who are LGBT, face so many challenges. This film has inspired me to actively pursue a dream I have of starting a small group home in the country where young men can complete their HS diplomas through independent study, learn necessary life skills, live and work in a loving and cooperative environment, and be free to grow without fear of rejection.
Tim Warren thank you! That's a great dream, hope you can fulfill it, much needed!
YES Tim Warren: DO IT! I'm also pursuing my dream to build an academy/organic farm for homeless LGBT boys, and give them a safe, fertile environment where they can blossom to their full potential. The system, and homophobes won't do anything, so WE WILL and WE CAN.
Foster kids, regardless of their background/faith/beliefs/others stuff, have difficult lives. However, the responsible here is the close family, the extended family, and after them the government that prefers to spend resources on people living outside own country. Just imagine how their lives will be if instead of rescuing people from the other side of the world, the rescued ones are from home?
u can't ask for a better social worker. she's very dedicated
I love this movie
wish these types of movies were longer
Leigah 1000 thank you! We are working on a feature length!
Sassy Girl
Ikr
Oof I love the social worker she is just the best
Thanks to everyone for your support and responses. Expect some announcements in the coming months regarding Home(less)!
Thank you for making this film.
Where to watch full movies online? I can't find it on amazon and itunes, still no idea where else to find
On-Ride Entertainment, LLC. will there be any sort of a sequel or a continuation of the story?
I hope so....hated the ending
whats wrong with those god damn boys who keeps bullying him😠
This story should become feature length. Truth to the point...
Hi Bryan - thank you for your feedback. We are in the early stages of a feature-length version and hope to have some exciting announcements in the coming months. Cheers!
Bryan Applegate thank you!
Good storyline... We need a sequel, with happy ending!
Thanks Michel for the positive feedback! I'm the filmmaker and currently working on a feature length script.
Hi Michel! We're glad you enjoyed the film! We're working with the writer/director on a feature length version. We'll be making an announcement in the coming months!
Excellent! I'm glad to hear.
I was thinking just the same .
this was very sad i thought karen was going to take him in the end and then happy ending but still liked this movie
It would have been comforting to find some relief at the end..... but then, that is what home LESS means. God bless and protect all those in Ben's place! Extremely well done, thanks.
Thank you
This just ripped my heart out. We adopted our 4 kids and this story is much like my older sons.
being homeless is a helpless situation. you run to the people you trust.
group homes don't help when there's homophobics around.
I know this because I was placed in many homes has a young child. a empty feeling takes over, and nothing seems to be right.
hello from Paris France
i've just whatched this movie ....
i'm so sorry for what happened to you when you were a child...
i hope everything is ok for you now....
don bob dam
thank you for sharing your story don bob. I hope you enjoyed the short film
don bob thank u for sharing your story, takes bravery to do it... hope everything worked out... yeah it seems rough not knowing where u will end up next... bless u for being so strong ...
If I was at all superstitious I place a curse on you but given your twisted mentality demonstrated here you're already living with one. Good luck, you're going to need it.
We are all very glad you all have enjoyed our movie. Due to health reasons I was sidetracked from finishing the feature length script, with an ending I hope everyone will enjoy. I’m back at it and hoping to continue the story. You will all learn what happens to Ben. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
I need that happy ending!
Update?
Greetings from Brazil
Will there be an ending to this as I love it so much ❤
Still looking for an update.
I live in the UK and in my city there is a massive problem with children in care. care homes are full at the moment we only have 4 open and a small amount of foster placements. I have been in and out of temporary homes, mainly because I'm gay. most of children that get kicked out will not be able to get a place making them home less. we need more support for the LGBTQI community and for the care system, so if you have a spare place don't be afraid to help someone, just because we are in the care system doesn't mean we are bad people.
james white thank you for sharing your story
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Defenetly want to see this made into a full length film. Very well done!
J. Álexander Hewes thank you so much!
David Walls please make a part two or full length feature film of this!
The nurse was great!
Ben looks more like he's 37 than 17.
Thanks for making this film.
This is a powerful story and an excellent film. Thank you for sharing.
hanumanji1961 thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed our film.
Thank you for your support and positive feedback hanumanji1961!
I've never been homeless, but I've experienced and continue to experience other issues that are really only issues because I'm gay. I need to get back into my mental health program, and try and find an LGBT+ support group as well, I really need that. My social worker was amazing, had her for four years and she helped me through many tough times in my life, but then she left the agency and they set me up with someone new like I can just start over. It takes me a long time to trust someone and not having my Ashley anymore sent me into a deep panic and depression and I went off my meds for the past several months. I need to get myself back together as best as I can and really try and get a relationship and a better, happier life. Thanks for making this movie.
I hope everything turns out good for you.
Jacob love yourself enough to seek help.
There is help you just need to ask
Loved this movie this is a problem right across gay society I am 73 and was homeless for 12 months the worst time in my life
I knew many young street kids over the years. Their stories break your heart.
Most need an understanding ear and compassion. Most of all- your love.
This was a very powerful piece. I love Karen, she is an amazing character. If I was in a position where I could help foster a teen, I definitely would.
I need a part two of this or a full length feature film!! I love this short movie so much. The social worker is so dedicated and very human. It’s not just a job for her. The performances of the actors were so good! Please bring us part 2 or a full length film! So many youth go through this. Especially those apart of LGBTQ community. We need more stories like this to be told.
Thank you!
I was really wanting to see what happens to Ben, but it ended too soon. I hope this was just "part 1". This makes me want to become a foster parent. I'd let the kid know he's part of my family now. How can people just kick a kid out on the street like that? So heartless. Ben deserves more than what he's been given in life.
Wow - hits home - excellent movie - excellent acting. Josh Starkey does an amazing job. Hope he stars in the long version of the movie. The message in this film should move us all to do all we can to stop this unacceptable prejudice. If we fail to help then we are contributing to this horrific problem.
Thank you!
I loved it! Hopefully we get to know what happened to the poor boy after this. The social worker was on point too, I liked how she seemed genunely worried about the kid.
cenifh thank you!
Good storyline. God bless all these social workers for their dedication to help these kids.
Omg why do u guys keep making short awesome films??? Please make it full! Im begging! Feels so sorry for Ben and loving the social worker! Shes ❤️❤️❤️ Loved it so much! Sequel the soonest pls...???!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It is so heartbreaking to know that this actually happens. I worked in a group home and was the personal RN for a boy/man. He was a real joy to take care of, he was a permanent resident there. He had many physical problems and needed round-the-clock care. I became good friends with the house mother and father. I learned a whole lot about foster care and some about adoption. I wish I could help every infant, toddler, child, adolescent, young adult who is in a situation like this. As I said, situations like this, and they are far too many, are really heartbreaking.
I get sad every time I watch this film, even though I love how perfect it is! From the writing to the performances, it is a very well made movie. I can only say thanks and congrats.
Thank you!
in Turkey host families are caring you like you are their child but u can't be openly gay probably :/ I'm from İzmir/Turkey and I came out to my parents.They suprised me, they said we are ur family and we are just afraid of to u get hurt because of u gay.It's hard to live as a gay man in Turkey but some of the cities are not generally homophopic, like İzmir.All of the people that I came out are supporting me and my biggest dream is just go abroad and live somewhere where is not generally homophopic and I want to find my man and then get married...I just wanted to write this,it made me remember that I need to stand strong
thanks for sharing your story
twinkle121381 why not :)
nobody cares about your fairytale life! Life is horrible and fucked up! Do you actually think you are born to this earth to be happy and have everything you want? lol pleez give me a break.
mage13011988 nobody need to read my 'fairytale' so if u don't care just look somewhere different.
good luck mate. You'll find a guy I'm sure. Glad to hear they were supportive. Both myself and my younger brother is gay, and fortunately my parents are completely fine. There's no issue, if I bring a guy home it'd be the same as bringing a girl home, they don't see any difference, so long as I'm happy. Much love from Australia
My heart BLEEDS for this kid and the numerous ones like him...How can some people bear to look at themselves in the mirror? I can empathize with the social worker. You wish you can protect and shelter them all...
I am very sad about the story of ben.
It is not his fault, that he is homeless, but the other people ignorance him.
His social working woman has a deeping heart for him.
I know, how is it to be an outsider in this life.
Acting and the soundtrack are great !
No one can remove his problem of being homeless except himself. The state of being homeless has two facets; first, the psychological, an extreme longing for home, with the a mind boggling burden that no one will take care of you except yourself; and second, the emptiness, lack of food, toilet, clothing, shower, etc. etc. in the person's mind that increases day by day!
Parents should be reminded that their love for their children is supposed to be unconditional and that no matter whether they are gay or str8 they have a duty of care to look after them. This was a well acted, well scripted piece that I enjoyed immensely. Thank you for the film.
Thank you!
Karen is the social worker looking after Ben? If not mentioned, her nature doesn't resemble any less than a mother - a mother to Ben.
GOSH being a social worker in this type of situation with client who needs housing. Very stressful
Thu Yang, it's very stressful job!
Working in a free gay clinic, dealing with suicidal guys 24/7, never knowing if and when: I worked a 24 hr shift, a guy who had already had a stroke from iv use: he missed his appointment: got to his building, the guardian let me in to the apt, bottles of drugs, started cpr, the er people got there in time...talk about stress
Ben needs a good family and support. Doesn't need to be pushed from one place to another.
I'd take Sheila off the 'good home list". A foster home needs to have support to all those who are placed with them not for just some of the children, but all.
Karen is a GODSEND! She is a very special caring person. Wished all were like her.
my heart is broken. never have been hear something like this, i ignore. But i can give a little part of me for someone who need it. hope can i support to someone someday.
Can i live with u
You have a good heart...
Agree - being homeless is a helpless situation filled with a whole variety of experiences and problems - makes we very thankful for my home and for the parents who love me and my brothers even though they take no nonsense from us but are always sympathetic to the issues we face.
Heartbroken to see this. I am older, have no roommate, plenty of room, would have taken him in. He apparently has a good bf and needed to be able to be happy and continue with him. A clean cut good kid with potential.
i love karen's character...
jeremiah namoc, Noe'l brought the role of Karen to life so well. She's an amazing actress. There are many real life "Karen's" out there that inspired this character.
This show brought some memories rushing back. My family, their Pentecostal. Gay is forbidden. I was kicked out of home and my church. Lived on the streets. I found my path, oddly, because of what my church taught me. Be strong. Do good. I actually had a moral compass that helped me through my dark times. Never had a chance to make amends. Parents past away at 18. Some other stuff happened long before I was able to comprehend what gay was that, to this day, Eats me up inside. Somehow, I find comfort in the comments...knowing I wasn’t the only one.
RV NATION keep safe always. May God protect you each and everyday. :)
This is a powerful story and an excellent film! Can't wait for the feature length version.
Rodney Sizemore thank you!
This is such a real situation. In New Zealand we have thousands of families waiting for a tiny slim chance to adopt when we are crying out for good foster parents. Heart breaking. Please consider fostering, it is an opportunity to change and even some times save a life. In many countries fostering is now open to same sex couples too.
I ❤️ this actress she is great! The story is sad and I hope he got a home
this is such a HEART BREAKING movie, and yes this guy (storyline) needs a happy ending!!!! I've been there, I know exactly how he feels.
MICHAEL N. BRAITHWAITE thank you!
Karen was so sweet
Excellent production. Heartwrenching story.All too frequent.
that's why i'm not working as a social worker..i probably have die first with emotional trauma from my clients. even looking into animals who are abused and abandoned i already teary eyed! this movie brings a lot of eye opener that this gay people are made of flesh, blood and have emotions too. compassion should be pushed.
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This was a great film about foster kids. It showed just how true it is for the foster child. It shows they carry baggage with thim. But there are people that do love kids no matter what.
This story and its actors are truly a masterpiece.
So sad, poor Ben. I had a feeling that this one would have a sad ending.
Veronica Anderson thank you for watching!
It was my pleasure!!!
It didn't end sadly cos it hasn't ended. I wish we had more information to be able to make our own minds up about this situation.It is akin to only listening to a sad part of a great piece of music. We need the whole story, please.
I think ben is cute
I love that Social Worker , Wow what a great movie, thank you for posting.
Thank you!!!
Thank you for the story. It puts a spotlight on gay youth. We need more stories like this to educate people. take care
Thank you for your positive feedback Rob Cunningham
Brilliant and accurate portrayal of homelessness in the US but like so many short films it leaves us hanging in mid air.
Dissily Mordentroge thank you! Working on the feature, hoping you'll enjoy the full story as well!
The starting music is inspirational. It made me think that everyone's lives going to be better.
I know sounds a bit cliche but that's what I thought when music started playing.
The good thing is, in my country we hardly have homeless people (germany). Also Im happy that in the small town where i live 100 percent no one is homeless and I have never seen somebody who is.
But I know it's a big worldwide problem and it needs way more attention.
After spending some time in Berlin I can definitely say you are wrong. There is an entire sub-culture of homeless young people, some of whom, are gay. Burying your head in the sand does not mean it isn't so!!!
@@peterturner1582 small town* not Berlin.
gosh that was so sad and heartbreaking ~ conveying such a powerful message
Andrew, thank you
this movie has definitely inspired me to find a way to help teenagers in need. it is such a time of life when people need guidance and stability.
What a kind and caring social worker. ALL SOCIAL WORKERS should be more like that. I know a wonderful DHS worker who has been so nice and wonderful. But, unfortunately, I have also seen people who are in Social Services who are about as caring as a rock. People who don't care about what happens to anyone but themselves have NO bussiness in that profession.
The acting and storyline seems believable.
Such beautiful movie...Ben and Karen...Both superb
What an exellent film! Love it.. thanks for sharing this beautiful short film
Bry Doronio thank you!!!
Love the reverse perspective.We need more films/clips like this
now that was some major acting! great plot, very sad and true to life. bravo.
This reminds me of my Social Worker. Mason was the same way caring, concerned, always looking out for my well being. We lost touch with each a for several years. Thankfully, we reconnected on Facebook Mason's no longer a Social Worker but we talk regularly.
Love the concept. I hate the ending only because I understand the reasons as to why he left the group home. I really relate to this film and believe it should be made into a full length feature film.
Instant love for the social worker chick
This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I love this 😍💕
Thank you!!!
Josh Starkey does a remarkable job. I wish him luck in his acting career.
tubester46 thank you.
This end broke my hart... please make a sequel, this wonderful film deserve a better ending.
PS: I love Karen... she realy care about Ben
K'med Vic thank you
I am pretty much in the same situation should not have came out at all and this was such a good film
Ben is really cute. That aside, beautiful but sad movie. When I get a place of my own I want to be able to help kids like that.
This may sound abit childishly , but that lady who cared for him made me cry 💔 😢😭 I'm literally speechless Because of her . May you long live and stay healthy
Please share me the link of the full movie
being homeless is not a good thing. you go to people you trust, people always think they can judge gays when they really can't. it's not right
Apart from the clashes, that group home was really nice.
Did u know everyone's looking for you esp Karen.
Such a sad story... I'm about Ben's age in the film and I'm sorry it's one thing to be put into foster care but still that's very psychologically devastating and especially if you're being bumped around foster care, If I was in the foster care system and my Foster parents treating me like that I would be really hurt I don't know what I would do..... I would of probably done the same thing that Ben did.... run away, because Social workers say that they know it's hard but they don't know the true feeling unless they were in your shoes...... I'm proud of how strong Ben was... I hope your life has turned for the best.
One of the most powerful things I have ever watched
Red Rose thank you!
This breaks my heart.I wish I was a billionaire to fix this kind of situation for young people and children. Evil people in this world. I wish every social worker was like the beautiful human being lady,who cared very much. It's hard all around. GOD BLESS these young homeless people and children out there. This hurts. I would love part two with a happy ending. I would love a happy ending for all homeless young people and children,every single one in this World. Wish I was very rich.
AmeRicanItalian Israel thank you
Thanks so much for this important film! Props to gay kids everywhere, and to all who care for our safety. Great to see Philly as well!
Breaks my heart each time I watch it! Also "The System" does too! I am reminded how lucky I had it growing up, even with an older sister that still hates me for being born and my Parents letting her get away with the abuse I received/receive from her I still feel so lucky and have spent most of adult years helping others as much as possible. Before 9/11 I was in a very serious relationship and we both talked about these situations and how we planned on taking in older Children "that no one wanted". Oh what dreams we had. Maybe one day I find the right person again and keep that dream alive! I hope anyone that reads this thinks about trying to help at least one of these Amazing,yet tossed around Children. Please, xoxo
Wow..this one is just wonderful..
This story is incomplete it doesn't say what happened to the young man and if he was successful in finding his sister. There needs to be some continuation to the story.
what an amazing storyline 👍... we definitely need a sequel but with a happy ending of course 🙂
Not homeless in particular but is most likely similar to Ben. I’ve been to different families just within my so called relatives and I experienced the worst. Cheer up to all those who are experiencing this kind of situation.
I loved this film, but if ben says "whatever" one more time
Poor Ben a family is supposed to love one another is too sad to see that there are people who do this. The woman is so kind to help her as she does!
Tip top production 👌 nice storyline and perfect cast !
Thank you
Karen is so Motherly I love her 💗
Please make a good ending sequel
Gary - I have actually enquired about becoming a foster carer - but need a year to have a little more experience of youth work etc great film inspiring
Nice film. And this was shot around the corner from my house
Poor kid, hope that social worker finds him and Brings him home
Having been a fosreter carer for 10 years of fostering young adults, this beautifully made film reflects the true plight of LGBT+ young people. Their peers are most ofter cruel stemming from ignorance. My husband and I did what we could.
I, too, enjoyed this film, a bit of a downer tho, thanx for making and sharing. It's a horrible situation for anyone to be in especially if you are gay. As some societies call them "disposable kids". I at one time signed up to take kids who are gay and parents actually through them out.... I did some training, etc, but before anything really got off the ground, the state cut their funding and shut this program down that GLYB initiated.
Like the other comments, a sequel or full length is needed for ending. Happy ending would be great, but not realistic. Again thanx ;-)
Mark Tabron thank you!
Tragedy and devastation as the film moves to its final moments, but I loved the perspective of it. I'm not saying those intimate times between boyfriends are boring, but I prefer to see new angles that are real and that expose real world dilemmas. I liked how they gave us an insight into Ben's relationship with Joe without actually having us all engaged in the action of how it all started.
known known thank you!
I loved this. Poor Ben 😢
It's sad when all your stuff easily fits into a garbage bag. I think it was a good metaphor.
It got even better when Ben moved important things into a backpack
This woman really loves her Job congrats for her! ALL my support for homeless lgbtqiap+ community and to all homeless teenagers throughout the world
The fact that this takes place in philly makes me feel so much better
WHAT A PLACE TO END AN AWESOME STORY! I hope you will finish it give it more of an ending.
Ronnie Hartley - Savill we are working on it this summer. Thank you for the positive feedback!
Yay! looking forward to see how it ends.
Wow! Powerful story, terrific actors and production. I wish it had a "happy" resolution, and would love to see a feature-length film or mini series. According to recent surveys, 30 to 40 percent of homeless kids self-identify as LGBT! We really need to bring more attention to their stories, and more dedication to helping all homeless kids (and adults). Thank you for this short.
Gary Lowell T, thank you for your feedback.