The Challenges of Being Homeless During a Pandemic

Homeless filmmaker David Fussell gives an insight into how the coronavirus epidemic has affected the homeless.


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[offthebooktv]

This dude is brilliant you should take him in as a journalist to document the epidemic of homelessness around the world

[hayabusa]

And here people whining about how they have to stay at home! And their life is ruined bcos they cannot go party and club!

[AaronHendu]

A very special old farmer saved me from homelessness...and I'll never be able to thank him as much as he deserves. I grew up in the woods...I spent most of my time homeless in the same place...was near the river, was able to bath in it...had this little Coleman solar panel to charge my phone...my bike, tent...it wasn't all bad, at first. But it got worse...much worse...I dropped so much weight I was at an all time low of 106 pounds. But starting when the old farmer took me in...I've since got some medical help, and approved for disability...gained all my weight back...life is getting better, slowly but surely. I am hoping soon I might be well enough to be able to work again. I want to be able to give back...like all the people who helped me.

[yungchum]

Bless these people man. I can't even begin to know what this is like. This is crazy eye opening.

[unicorn-glasses]

I live in the US and work in emergency psychiatric care primarily with homeless people. It's always hard to find treatment, housing, food, work for them. But this year has been a nightmare. Even the homeless shelters are turning people away. Rehabs are closed to new patients, most places aren't hiring (especially places that employ felons), offices where you get your ID and apply for SSDI are online-only which doesn't help people who don't have a phone. This year has sucked for everyone, and a lot of people have lost their jobs and are scared of what the future will bring. But if you have a safe place to sleep every night, if you have food in your fridge, be grateful. Many people are one bad car accident away from losing their livelihood and their home. If you know where you are going to sleep tonight and if you know that you will have a meal tomorrow, you are okay. Many are not.

[JerkingLegacy]

Such an articulate, well spoken man; really makes awful thing he was put in such a situation.

[ruthhonaker]

I've been homeless and no one can imagine the hunger and I thirst. Not to mention just wanting to brush your teeth. Bless everyone who helps the homeless. You can't imagine their struggles

[princeataya]

God Bless his heart and Protects him and all homeless people. Let’s society help out because it can be any of us . You never know.

[RobTFilms]

VICE! Provide links to his film so people can buy it, please!

[madalaine]

God Bless him...our homeless and elderly the most vulnerable..

[Zudruff]

this moment i love my parents for all they gave to me.

[kennethnichols]

Homelessness changes a person forever. I am grateful for my time on the street.

[chelleave]

Prayers to all those effected by homelessness... That could easily be any of us

[jamjamc]

*An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.*
Plutarch 💔😢

[Flygreensox]

Just to be able to comment on this video from the comfort of home
Is a blessing. Sometimes all take certain things for granted ✌🏿

[chuckleberrypi]

People who say "the homeless are lazy" are so wrong. This man is doing the best he can. He is being proactive about finding solutions and clearly communicating issues with people who may be able to help. My heart goes out to this man and all homeless people of Earth. It's time our governments raise up the downtrodden.

[ChrisSlack]

He’s the kind of homeless dude people don’t mind helping, because he reminds people that anyone can end up homeless

[abbeyglencircle]

Shameful how citizens are been treated by their own country.

[christophergauthier]

I did almost 18 months being homeless in Boston MA.USA And finally got myself in a studio apartment.i have health problems so I understand what you mean about being sick on the street is bad very very bad. God bless us all we are all gods children.

[wazup]

Thank you so much for sharing with such clarity and honesty