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Someone Lives Here
“The house that built Khaleel.”
7.7 / 10• 2023• 1h 15m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
KS
Khaleel Seivwright
Self - Carpenter
LeadT
Taka
Self - Narrator
DM
Denzil Minnan-Wong
Self - City Councillor
B
Babie
Self - Tiny Shelter Resident
BJ
Brendan James Brady
Self - Warehouse Neighbour
CC
Cathy Crowe
Self - Street Nurse & Community Advocate
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Zachary Russell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Someone Lives Here is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
