Patrisse Cullors Unveils 'Close to Home' Film


Patrisse Cullors Unveils 'Close to Home' Film

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Patrisse Cullors Unveils 'Close to Home' Film

Patrisse Cullors is an artist and writer. She helped start the Black Lives Matter movement. She wrote a letter to her younger self in her new work.

Cullors made a film called “Close to Home”. It shows homeless youth in Los Angeles. These youth want better housing solutions for young people.

Cullors said the film shows important things. It shows the stories of young people. These stories are often about problems with the system.

The film is about four young leaders. They work for an organization called LA Emissary. Detrell Harrell is a leader who wants people to see them as human.

Los Angeles has many homeless youth. Cullors said many systems failed them. “Close to Home” is screening at film festivals and is available online.


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Who is Patrisse Cullors?

Patrisse Cullors is an artist and writer who helped start the Black Lives Matter movement.

What is the film 'Close to Home' about?

The film 'Close to Home' shows homeless youth in Los Angeles and their desire for better housing solutions.

What does Cullors say about the stories in the film?

Cullors says the film shows important stories of young people, often about problems with the system.


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Patrisse Cullors Unveils 'Close to Home' Film