SHELTER
A documentary on Homelessness in LA
The film portrays various interviews interwoven with community support groups and homeless individuals telling the story of being homeless in Los Angeles. The film focuses on racism and mental illness as well as the scarcity of housing and shelter for the houseless.
Produced and Directed by Don Haderlein
In Development
Shelter From The Storm is a documentary on homeless crisis in Los Angeles.
Shelter From the Storm interviews with current leaders of prominent organizations working to aid the homeless and seek solutions to this spiraling issue in Los Angeles. They will speak of current efforts underway e.g. the Tiny Houses project and what type of support and outreach is currently being offered.
- Shortage of Affordable Housing
- Criminalization of the Homeless
- Mental Illness and Public Resources
- Substance Abuse
Shortage of Affordable Housing
“The Making of a Crisis: A History of Homelessness in Los Angeles”, a 2021 report by the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy1
Mental Illness and Lack of Public Services
Substance Abuse
The prevalence of homeless adults in LA County with either a mental illness or substance abuse disorder is 67%, according to analysis by the Los Angeles Times.
In LA County, 72% of homeless adults lack shelter. Unsheltered individuals are regularly engaged by police and emergency services, rather than receive shelter and appropriate care.”
Website: North Hollywood Pictures
Homeless