A nice movie, but the tip of an unpleasant looking iceberg

Rating: 6/10 (6 January 2008)

This movie is very nice; it's uplifting and makes you feel good. But is that what we need? The problem of homelessness is huge in this country and focusing on one positive story to the exclusion of hundreds of thousands of heartbreaking experiences of misfortune, drug use, bad luck, government disinterest, and general misfortune seems to be misleading. Having been homeless in San Francisco, I know the state of desperation and how unfortunate many people there are. It's fine to focus on one guy's story, but if you really care about homelessness in this country, vote for people who will help make life more tolerable for people.