Close to Home was produced by Patrisse Cullors under her production company, Abolitionist Entertainment, with filmmaker Whitney Skauge and filmed during Patrisse’s time as Creative Strategist for the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture alongside the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative. The film focuses on members of the Youth Advocates from the LA Emissary as they share their lived experiences of homelessness and reimagine a future where housing is a human right.
6:30–7:30 PM: Reception
Complimentary light refreshments will be provided in the gathering lobby before the event, while supplies last.
7:30–8PM: Film Screening
8–8:45PM: Panel Discussion
A panel discussion and Q&A portion will immediately follow the screening, with members from the Close to Home film, LA Emissary, Housing Now! CA, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.