FIRSTHAND
FIRSTHAND: Homeless Trailer
Preview: Season 6 | 1m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
WTTW offers a look at the unique perspectives and challenging experiences of the unhoused.
In FIRSTHAND: Homeless, WTTW offers an intimate look at the unique perspectives and challenging experiences of unhoused people across Chicago’s neighborhoods in a documentary series, expert talks, journalism, and community discussions.
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FIRSTHAND is a local public television program presented by WTTW
FIRSTHAND
FIRSTHAND: Homeless Trailer
Preview: Season 6 | 1m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
In FIRSTHAND: Homeless, WTTW offers an intimate look at the unique perspectives and challenging experiences of unhoused people across Chicago’s neighborhoods in a documentary series, expert talks, journalism, and community discussions.
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I would have never thought that I would be homeless, but unfortunately, I am.
I called 311 and said, I'm homeless, and I need a roof over my kid's head.
Right at the top apartment was mine.
Sheriff Department.
Come to the door.
I looked out the window, and I knew they was coming to put me out.
Out of 13 years, this is the worst it's ever been.
I didn't have anywhere else to go.
There you go.
And I don't want my daughter to go through the same.
The noise down here is horrible.
So imagine trying to sleep here.
One man's garbage is another man's treasure.
When you're homeless, that's what you're doing.
You're surviving.
There's not much room to live.
Bless the homeless and give them shelter.
I do believe in God and I have faith that he's going to bring me out of this.
Just because I'm homeless doesn't mean I've given up on everything else.
We all need help sometimes and I was willing to take that help.
Good to see you, my dear.
This is what I want my life to be, having a home.
This is where I come from.
Being housed would be... life-changing.
FIRSTHAND Talks: The Power of Housing
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Clip: S6 | 7m 39s | Jose Muñoz shares his childhood experience facing homelessness and food insecurity. (7m 39s)
FIRSTHAND: Homeless — The Migrant Experience Trailer
Preview: S6 | 29s | WTTW shares five migrant stories, revealing why they left home, their journeys, and their struggles. (29s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: Tiny Homes, Big Solutions
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Clip: S6 | 9m 34s | Tracy Baim examines the use of tiny homes one possible solution to homelessness. (9m 34s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: Invisible No More
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Clip: S6 | 8m 43s | Shelly Tucciarelli explores affordable housing development for Native Americans. (8m 43s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: Finding a Way Home
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Clip: S6 | 5m 21s | Sharday Hamilton shares how public services failed her as a homeless teen mother. (5m 21s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: Building Our Way Out
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Clip: S6 | 9m 20s | Nicole Bahena puts focus on using available funding to create affordable housing. (9m 20s)
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Preview: S6 | 1m 19s | WTTW offers a look at the unique perspectives and challenging experiences of the unhoused. (1m 19s)
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