The rigt to rest (2019)

Through personal narratives and political discourse, The Right to Rest sheds light on the criminalization of homelessness, the affordable housing crisis, and the societal stigma faced by the homeless population. The film chronicles the efforts of grassroots organizations like Denver Homeless Out Loud and Colorado Village Collaborative as they work towards establishing Beloved Community Village, Denver’s first tiny house community for individuals experiencing homelessness.

At its core, The Right to Rest challenges viewers to consider the true meaning of a “world-class city” and questions for whom such a city is built. The film not only documents the struggles and resilience of those fighting for housing rights but also serves as a call to action for political and social change.

CREDITS: 

STATUS: FINISHED
YEAR: 2019
GENRE: DOCUMENTARY
RUNNING TIME: 103 MIN
COUNTRY: USA
WITH TERESE HOWARD AND COLE CHANDLER

PRODUCED, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED: SARAH MEGYESY & GUILLERMO ROQUÉS
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: GUILLERMO ROQUÉS
PRODUCTION COMPANY: CLEMENTINE FILMS AND SPIRAL BOUND STUDIOS
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: VIDEOS THAT MATTER AND TWO24 MEDIA
WRITING AND DATA ASSISTANCE: KANITHA HENG SNOW
CAMERA OPERATORS: SARAH MEGYESY AND GUILLERMO ROQUÉS
EDITING & GRAPHICS: GUILLERMO ROQUÉS
AUDIO EDITING: KEVIN LARKIN
COLOR CORRECTION: SARAH MEGYESY
ADDITIONAL EDITING: SARAH MEGYESY AND JONAH SUBLETTE
DESIGN SUPERVISOR: RAFA HONRUBIA
TIMELAPSE FOOTAGE: LAURA GOLDHAMER
DRONE FOOTAGE: GUILLERMO ROQUÉS
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE: CHRIS WALLIS, DENVER HOMELESS OUT LOUD, JACQUELINE COLLINS, HOLLY HURSLEY, KAYVAN KHALATBARI, DENVER OPEN MEDIA AND RADIAN
MUSIC: LAURA GOLDHAMER

NATIONAL PREMIERE: DENVER 2019

FESTIVALS, SCREENINGS & AWARDS

2018

  • SIE Film Center – Preview Screening
  • Denver Metro Caring – Preview Screening
  • University of California at Davis – Preview Screening
  • Alamo Drafthouse – Preview Screening
  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law – Preview Screening

2019

  • Mayan Theatre – Denver Premiere Screening
  • The Lyric – Fort Collins Premiere Screening
  • Boulder Democratic Socialists of America – Boulder Premiere Screening
  • Colorado Independent Women of Film Festival
  • Denver Film Festival
  • Lift-Off Los Angeles
  • Katra Film Series, New York – Award: Best Documentary
  • Chain Film Festival

PRESS

WESTWORD
“‘Tiny Home Village’ Documentary Examines Homelessness in Denver.”
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DENVER VOICE “Documentary Film Traces Turbulent History of the Right to Rest.”
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DENVERITE  “‘Right to Rest’ is a tribute to people experiencing homelessness and a call to political action.”
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FILMFREEWAY Official project page featuring details about the film, screening history, and awards.
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