19 and Homeless (2020)

19 and Homeless (2020) poster

In British Columbia, young people in foster care ​“age out” of the child welfare system when they turn 19. Ready or not, they are left to fend for themselves as adults, and are disproportionately at risk of experiencing adverse outcomes such as substance use issues, homelessness, and mental health struggles. Forthright and often heartbreaking, 19 and Homeless introduces us to eight young people — most Indigenous or LGBTQ2+ — who have paid the price for a failed system. As we follow them over a two-year period, they relate, in their own words, their journeys and their struggles, transforming troubling statistics into compelling human stories.

Director: Maureen Palmer
Runtime: 84 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Maureen Palmer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 19 and Homeless about?
In British Columbia, young people in foster care ​“age out” of the child welfare system when they turn 19. Ready or not, they are left to fend for themselves as adults, and are disproportionately at risk of experiencing adverse outcomes such as substance use issues, homelessness, and mental health struggles. Forthright and often heartbreaking, 19 and Homeless introduces us to eight young people — most Indigenous or LGBTQ2+ — who have paid the price for a failed system. As we follow them over a two-year period, they relate, in their own words, their journeys and their struggles, transforming troubling statistics into compelling human stories.
Who directed 19 and Homeless?
19 and Homeless was directed by Maureen Palmer.
How long is 19 and Homeless?
19 and Homeless has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).