Where Hope Starts - A Journey of Homelessness in Ottawa
Channel: CAM/MAC Anthropologie / Anthropology / U Ottawa
Date: 2016-04-07

This film is about the struggle of being homeless in the city of Ottawa. The main character that will remain nameless takes the filmmakers on a journey of a day in his life as a busker. During this journey he expresses his thoughts on the issue of homelessness in Ottawa. Throughout his narrative, the main character reveals his true emotions and voices his solutions from the perspective of someone who is experiencing the issue himself. The compilation of short clips presents his true feelings through means of talking and singing in the setting of the streets of Ottawa. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is home to beautiful landmarks such as the Parliament buildings, the Rideau Canal, and the Byward Market. These landmarks have become spaces of living for the poor people who cannot afford housing and other basic necessities. The main character addresses his view of living in Ottawa and the hope he has for the city to provide help for those in need. The issue of homelessness is one of importance that requires action, and hopefully this film can provide insight and gather the attention necessary to make a change.