Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness
Synopsis
"Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness" is a documentary film about one summer in Indianapolis, a tent city under a bridge, a man named Maurice, and the criminalization of homelessness in the United States. The unofficial "mayor" of the Davidson St. camp, Maurice is an older, dreadlocked Black man who has dropped out of "normal" society to minister to the homeless. His camp under a railroad track becomes a real community, supported by church volunteers, until police and bulldozers close in to shut it down.
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- Director
- Don Sawyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Sawyer, John MacGibbon, Stephen Talbot
- Original Title
- Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Sawyer
Don Sawyer, John MacGibbon, Stephen Talbot
Department Leadership Roster
Don Sawyer
Director
Don Sawyer
Writer
John MacGibbon
Writer
Stephen Talbot
Writer
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What is Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness about?
"Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness" is a documentary film about one summer in Indianapolis, a tent city under a bridge, a man named Maurice, and the criminalization of homelessness in the United States. The unofficial "mayor" of the Davidson St. camp, Maurice is an older, dreadlocked Black man who has dropped out of "normal" society to minister to the homeless. His camp under a railroad track becomes a real community, supported by church volunteers, until police and bulldozers close in to shut it down.
Who directed Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness?
Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness was directed by Don Sawyer.
Who stars in Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness?
The principal cast of Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness includes Don Sawyer.
When was Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness released and how long is it?
Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 15m.