28-02-2025
Nonprofit hopes new movie inspires action
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new movie about homelessness hits theaters on February 28th. But some got an early look at the film.
'No Address' is about four individuals who unexpectedly become homeless. On Thursday evening, the St. Francis House sold nearly 100 tickets for a VIP showing at the Cinemark Century East at Dawley Farm in Sioux Falls. The nonprofit hopes the new movie, highlighting homelessness, will inspire action.
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'100% of that tonight goes to the St. Francis House,' St. Francis House CEO Julie Becker said. 'It is covering our community outreach work that we do by having staff go to the two emergency homeless shelters.'
It's clear the crowd that showed up was there for more than just popcorn and a movie.
'It's just an eye-opening experience. Other situations that could happen could bring you into homelessness. Anyone is susceptible,' Jodee McMahon said.
'I think there's such a stigma with people who are homeless and movies like this help change people's ideas,' Larissa Deedrich said.
Deedrich is the executive director of the Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission. She's also seen the impact that homelessness can have on others.
'I'm hoping to take away some ideas on perhaps how we can use some of these in real life circumstances. I think it would be great if we can use this movie to educate people and let people know that homeless people are real,' Deedrich said.
The St. Francis House hopes that anyone who sees the film can walk away with a new perspective.
'Maybe a renewed sense of purpose and more energy to keep going, especially in this time,' Lisa Bartell said.
A silent auction is happening until Monday, March 3rd to support the St. Francis House. Click here to begin bidding.
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