Tag Archives: Homeless

The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13

 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenage boy, who was taken in by a family that helps him achieve his dreams. Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron.  While all true story films tend to exaggerate on the … Continue reading

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Little Men (1998) Rated PG

Two homeless boys find their way to Plumfield, the rural boarding school run by Jo March and her husband, Friedrich Bhaer. Based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Starring Kathleen Fee, Michael Caloz, and Mariel Hemingway. The lesser-known sequel … Continue reading

Posted in 1998, Based on a Novel, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The City of Little Men (1938) Rated NR

The story of Boys Town, founded by Father Flanagan, where wayward and homeless boys can live. Starring Edward Flanagan, Johnny Walsh, Frank Whitbeck This short tells the story of Boys Town, which Father Flanagan started in 1917; it still runs today. The … Continue reading

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The Christmas Choir (2008) Rated NR

Dumped by his fiancée before Christmas, an accountant meets a homeless man who teaches him what’s important in life. Starring Jason Gedrick, Tyrone Benskin, Michael Sarrazin, Marianne Farley, Rhea Perlman. A pleasant change of pace for the season, this film … Continue reading

Posted in 2008, Canadian Films, Christmas Films, Drama, films, Hallmark Movies, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Top Films for Mother’s Day 2015

   The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13 In this sports drama based on a true story, affluent couple Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy take in Michael, a homeless teenager. Leigh Anne helps him catch up academically and nurtures his growth … Continue reading

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Films I’m Looking Forward to in 2015

   The Age of Adaline Rated PG-13 A young woman, born at the turn of 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After years of a solitary life, she meets a man who might be worth losing her immortality … Continue reading

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Home By Christmas (2006)

Rated TV-14 A woman, whose husband leaves her for a younger woman, becomes homeless and works hard to get a home for christmas. Starring Linda Hamilton, Rob Stewart, Brenda Crichlow Linda Hamilton’s performance as a woman down on her luck was … Continue reading

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Encountering the Homeless

My Documentary. Continue reading

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