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202457 minPGdocumentary

Poverty Homelessness Housing

No Place Called Home

202457 minPGdocumentary

In Canada, Kay Rice and her partner Karl navigate poverty and housing instability while raising six children and facing legal challenges with their landlord.

Poverty Homelessness Housing

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No Place Called Home

2024• 57 minPG

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In Canada, Kay Rice and her partner Karl navigate poverty and housing instability while raising six children and facing legal challenges with their landlord.

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Craig Chiversdirector

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In Canada, Kay Rice and her partner Karl navigate the challenges of poverty while raising their six children. Constantly moving in search of affordable housing, the family relies on food banks and charity to survive. Kay's efforts to create stability are threatened when issues arise with their landlord, leading her to consider legal action to protect her family. Directed by Chris Chivers, "No Place Called Home" provides a candid portrayal of the realities faced by those living in poverty in contemporary Canada.

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