Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 09:00 PM Eastern

Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 12:00 AM Eastern

JLLA is co-hosting a private screening of a new independent film called "My Home Unknown" with one of USC's oldest service organizations - the USC Helenes. "My Home Unknown" is the first and only current movie that depicts a woman experiencing homelessness through a mental health crisis. Participants will get an exclusive screening of the ~90 minute film and hear from a panel of experts.

This film tells a raw and unflinching story of mental illness, life on the streets and the courage it takes to find a way home.

After “Mina” (Yaz Canli), a gifted artist experiencing homelessness, loses the last thing she loves, her adorable dog “Burrito,” she is forced to battle through the downward spiraling journey of a mental health crisis to find HOME. Lost between fragments of her Muslim past and harsh realities of her present—from substance abuse and the loss of faith to abusive voices in her head—Mina must find a way to reconcile with deep grief and accept the kindness of others so she can start life anew.

After the movie, we will have a panel discussion to unpack the content of the movie and deepen our understanding of the challenges and obstacles facing our unhoused neighbors. The panel consists of: Yaz Canli (Film Writer/Director/Actor), Diane Foster (Film Producer/Actor), Saba Mwine-Chang (Managing Director, Homelessness Policy Research Institute at USC), John Maceri (CEO, The People Concern) and a resident of Downtown Women's Center with lived experience.

Attendance fulfills a training credit.

Parking: The Royal Street Parking Structure is the closest option.

Taper Hall
3501 Trousdale Pkwy
Los Angeles CA 90089
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