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201342 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Homelessness Civil Rights

Heal America

201342 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ted Hayes travels across the United States, engaging with communities to address homelessness and social injustice through grassroots initiatives.

Homelessness Civil Rights

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Ted Hayes travels across the United States, engaging with communities to address homelessness and social injustice through grassroots initiatives.

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Von Kochardirector

Von Kocharwriter

Jeani DiCarlowriter

Flaminia Boncianicast

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Ted Hayes travels across the United States to address homelessness and social injustice. He visits various communities, engaging with residents and sharing their stories. Hayes promotes compassion and collective action as essential tools for tackling these issues. His grassroots initiatives encourage community involvement and dialogue. The film emphasizes the need for systemic change to effectively address homelessness. Directed by Von Kochar, "Heal America" runs for 42 minutes and was released in 2013.

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