Review of Homeless Ashes

I was privileged to watch this film at the recent Raindance festival in London. Knowing this is an independent film, funded with determination, dedication and conviction by Londoner Marc Zammit - making his directorial debut, and taking on the challenging lead role - I am counting the days before this remarkable film finds international distribution. Homelessness is a global issue, and everyone should see this film. Zammit chose his cast with meticulous care, the performances of each and every one of them is haunting; from the sweeping score by Mark Wind to the magic of Richard Oakes' cinematography, writer George Willcox's dialogue transports you to a place you never want to go, and yet you become so invested in each character and each of their stories, you cannot fail to feel involved. I am not ashamed to say I cried....a lot. But more importantly, I no longer walk past a man or woman huddled in a doorway.