CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 15m

Someone Lives Here

The house that built Khaleel.

77%(6)IMDbDocumentary

Chronicles the modern-day David and Goliath tale amidst North America's housing crisis. During the pandemic, Khaleel Seivwright, a young Toronto carpenter, builds life-saving shelters for unhoused people facing the winter outside. His actions attracted international acclaim but also staunch opposition from the city government, portraying a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of societal challenges and governmental resistance.

Directed byZachary Russell

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
EN
Released
April 29, 2023
Studios
LaRue Entertainment

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Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring

Khaleel Seivwright

Self - Carpenter

Taka

Self - Narrator

Denzil Minnan-Wong

Self - City Councillor

Babie

Self - Tiny Shelter Resident

Brendan James Brady

Self - Warehouse Neighbour

Cathy Crowe

Self - Street Nurse & Community Advocate

Creative team
Directed by
Zachary Russell
Produced by
Matt King

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