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Someone Lives Here
Someone Lives Here

Someone Lives Here

The house that built Khaleel.

Genres

Documentary

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Chronicles the modern-day David and Goliath tale amidst North America's housing crisis. During the pandemic, Khaleel Seivwright, a young Toronto carpenter, builds life-saving shelters for unhoused people facing the winter outside. His actions attracted international acclaim but also staunch opposition from the city government, portraying a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of societal challenges and governmental resistance.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

7.6/10

Release Date

29 April 2023

Country

Canada

Cast

Khaleel Seivwright

Khaleel Seivwright

Self - Carpenter

Taka

Taka

Self - Narrator

Denzil Minnan-Wong

Denzil Minnan-Wong

Self - City Councillor

Babie

Babie

Self - Tiny Shelter Resident

Brendan James Brady

Brendan James Brady

Self - Warehouse Neighbour

Cathy Crowe

Cathy Crowe

Self - Street Nurse & Community Advocate

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