Austin filmmaker’s award-winning documentary takes audiences inside the lives of five local homeless artists participating in the Art From the Streets art program/show and sale.
What: Locally produced and directed feature-length film “Art From the Streets” is a documentary about homelessness, art, tenacity, courage and hope. Austin filmmaker Layton Blaylock tracks the lives of five Austin homeless artists who participate in the Art From the Streets art program run for the past 17 years by a dedicated staff of volunteers. Viewers will visit homeless camps, learn of the daily challenges of street life, hear the whys of homelessness and witness the strengths of the human character. The film is gritty and real, yet beautifully inspiring.
For the third year, Alamo Drafthouse has agreed to host the documentary screening to help raise funds for the program and increase awareness around the 17th Annual Art From the Streets Show and Sale taking place the following weekend: November 14-15, 2009.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Blaylock, Art From the Streets co-founders and participating homeless artists in a panel session format with Q&A immediately following the showing.
When: Sunday, November 8, 7:30 p.m.; Limited seating, come early to ensure your spot!
Where: Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 1120 South Lamar, Austin 78704, (512) 476-1320
