The movie titled ‘Homeless’ was released in 2016. It’s a drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes, centered around the life of an 18-year-old boy navigating his life in a shelter after the death of his grandmother. The film was directed by Clay Riley Hassler who, along with Anna Fields, penned the script. The main characters include Michael McDowell playing ‘Gosh’, Lance Megginson in a role of ‘Old Man’, and Julie Dunagan as ‘Tina’ amongst others.
Where it Filmed?
Homeless’ was predominantly filmed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates are not available but the movie was ultimately released to audiences in December 2016. The film brings to life the harsh realities of homelessness using this location.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael McDowell | Gosh |
| Lance Megginson | Old Man |
| Julie Dunagan | Tina |
| Hosanna Gourley | Krystal |
| Parker Townsend | Curtis |
| J.W. Buriss | Carl |
| Michael Francis Paolucci | Brian |
| Bruce Florence | Trucker Hat |
| Jeffrey Felts | Neck Tattoo |
| Carole Midura | Granny |
| Tammy Bason | Bus Station Cashier |
| Deborah Keller | Botique Employee |
| Ralph Murphey | Shelter Volunteer |
| Ron Dunn | Shelter Group Meeting Attendee |
| Gerald Blakney | Shelter Group Meeting Attendee |
| Billy Cummings | Shelter Group Meeting Attendee |
| Kelsey Browne | Shelter Volunteer (voice) |
| Carlise Dixon | Shoe Store Employee |
| Samuel Hoggs | Shoe Store Manager |
| Jordan Alexander | Skate Shop Employee |
| David Reynolds | Apartment Landlord |
| Mara McCaffray | Sorority Girl |
| Sgt. Cranford | Prison Sergeant (voice) |
| Dena Bleu | Prison Security Office |
| Shavar Nick | Bus Station Patron |
| Linda Thompson | Bus Station Patron |
| Elmer Andrew Keller | Bus Station Patron |
| Tasher David | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| Ronald H. Brown | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| Smiley | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| Robert T. White | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| John Savage | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| Waylon Brown | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| Michael Davis | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| Blue | Samaritan Shelter Resident |
| John Scott | Bar Patron |
| Ann S. Rutter | Bar Patron |
| Jim Paterson | Bar Patron |
| Alice Marinelli | Bar Patron |
| Carol A. Deconinck | Bar Patron |
| Maura Paterson | Bar Patron |
| Joan Rankin Gaston | Bar Patron |
| Harmony Morkve | Mall Patron (uncredited) |
| Celia Quillian | Bakery Worker (uncredited) |
| Shona Trumbo | Store Employee (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie boasts a number of recognisable faces with a large ensemble cast.
- Interestingly, the film was shot in a real homeless shelter using actual homeless people, contributing to the realism of the story.
- It won one award and received a nomination for another one.
- The storyline was largely influenced by the everyday struggles of Gosh, the main character, who tries to find a job and fails due to having the shelter as his address.
- While giving an authentic feel to the movie, it indeed raises awareness about homelessness and its effects on individual lives.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 36.09985959999999
- Longitude: -80.244216
- Place ID: ChIJd7LWgpuhU4gRRYI_tFRfMlA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
