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Deep Dive: Someone Lives Here (2023)

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Someone Lives Here
Someone Lives Here is a 2023 Canadian documentary directed by Zack Russell. The film focuses on Khaleel Seivwright, a carpenter who builds small private shelters for homeless individuals in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seivwright's initiative faces bureaucratic resistance from the city government, which adds a layer of complexity to his efforts to provide housing for those in need. The film has a runtime of 75 minutes and premiered at the 2023 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where it won the Rogers Audience Award. It was also named to the Toronto International Film Festival's Canada's Top Ten list for 2023, reflecting its impact and relevance in discussions about homelessness in urban settings.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Khaleel Seivwright, a carpenter making a difference.
  • •See the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness in Toronto.
  • •Find out how city bureaucracy affects housing solutions.

Did You Know

•The film won the Rogers Audience Award at the 2023 Hot Docs festival.
•It was named to Canada's Top Ten list for 2023 by the Toronto International Film Festival.
•Someone Lives Here won the Best Canadian Documentary Film at the 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival.
•The film is directed by Zack Russell, a first-time documentary filmmaker.

Perfect For

Social justice advocatesDocumentary film enthusiastsUrban development followers