The Forgotten Population :: Seguin Film & Arts Festival

3rd Annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival - October 26-28, 2007

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The Forgotten Population (Arizona State University, AZ)

Category: Student (Documentary)
Running Time: 10 minutes
Production Location(s): Phoenix, AZ
Screening Time(s): Sunday, October 28, 2:00pm

Director: Michael Barcia, Kellen Dengler, Danielle Hurtado, Brian Martin
Producer: Kellen Dengler
Editing: Michael Barcia
Music: Bobby Roberts
Screenwriting: Kellen Dengler
Cinematography: Michael Barcia, Kellen Dengler, Brian Martin
Sound: Big U Music Sound Design
Principal Cast: John Lynch (Narration)

Homeless youth in Phoenix, Arizona continue to face an ongoing problem. When they reach the age of 18 they are no longer legally able to receive foster care, and they cannot legally check into a homeless shelter until the age of 21. This leaves a large number of the homeless youth with basically no help or stability from outside resources. This documentary focuses on the problem facing the city of Phoenix and the dedication and volunteer support of Homebase Youth Services and community volunteers who are making a difference.