SILVER JURY PRIZE - Seattle Social Justice Film Festival | AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - SPECIAL MENTION - Impact Docs Awards
Homelessness • Senior Citizens • American Economy • Ageism • Housing Crisis
Date of Completion: 2024 | Run Time: 47 minutes | Language: English with English subtitles | Captions: Yes | Includes: Discussion Guide | Director: Davey Schaupp | Producer: Michael Larson | Executive Producer: Noah Wallace | Director of Photography: Ryan Tidrick | Editor: Seth Williams | Original Music: Jeremy Long
NO PLACE TO GROW OLD captures a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: the increasing number of seniors facing homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this poignant documentary follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of the challenges they face, while also shining a light on the systemic issues contributing to their plight. Featuring insights from local and national experts, NO PLACE TO GROW OLD is a powerful call to action that emphasizes dignity and hope, envisioning a future where everyone, regardless of age, has a safe and secure place to call home.
Oregon State Senate | Khan Pham, Senator
"We should be judged as a society by how we treat our most vulnerable, and this movie really highlights the way Oregon needs to act with urgency to solve our housing crisis to take care of seniors and those most vulnerable.”
Oregon Department of Human Services | Fariborz Pakseresht, Director
“The documentary No Place to Grow Old has been a powerful tool in raising awareness about the growing crisis of housing insecurity among older adults. Our agency has had the privilege of screening this film in communities across Oregon, sparking meaningful conversations and deepening public understanding of the barriers and injustices faced by those without stable housing. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing the need for continued advocacy, funding, and innovative solutions to address homelessness."
ECONorthwest | John Taponga, President Emeritus
"It was powerful to see how the stories captured in No Place to Grow Old bring this issue to life in such a personal way. I worked closely with the team at Humans for Housing, and what stood out to me was their unwavering commitment to shining a light on the stories of those who are often overlooked. This project does more than expose the crisis—it offers a vision of hope and shows that, with the right policies and collective will, we can create a future where no senior has to fear losing their housing.”
HereTogether Coalition | Angela Martin, Executive Director
"Powerful stories grow understanding and ignite people to action. Through their inaugural film, Humans for Housing brings our community together for vital conversations while standing shoulder-to-shoulder with frontline organizations addressing housing and homelessness."
AWARDS
Finalist, Best Feature Film Award | Oregon Documentary Film Festival
Silver Jury Prize | Seattle Social Justice Film Festival
Award of Excellence - Special Mention | Impact Docs Awards
FESTIVALS
Portland Panorama Film Festival
We Are Home Film Festival