“Art From the Streets is a doc about a program in Austin, Texas, that allows homeless people to create art and then sell it in a once-a-year exhibition. Yeah, I know, it sounds like one of those movies we should see because “It’ll be good for you.” Well, surprise, Layton Blaylock’s film is funny, sad, shocking, and astoundingly emotional. A home run that puts a human face on homelessness. And don’t let anybody tell you art isn’t important. It can be a lifeline. And, yes, this movie will be good for you.”
-Bill Butler, Kansas City Star
Art From the Streets is a documentary about the extraordinarily successful art program for unhoused people in Austin,TX called Art From the Streets .
The film tells the story by tracking five of the artists over the course of a year. Viewers will visit homeless camps, learn the daily challenges of street life, and witness the strengths of human character. You will experience the annual two-day Show & Sale where the artists’ work is sold and have an opportunity to interact with people that they rarely have a chance to encounter in such a positive way. This award winning documentary was selected at over 30 film festivals around the world winning ten awards including Best Documentary at five of those festivals.
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