In the City of Angels, Skid Row, which has a homeless population of around 10,000, seems void of any celestial presence. Enter filmmaker Rachel Fleischer. Fueled by her passion for helping the homeless, Fleischer takes to the streets of her native city, armed with only a camera. Over the course of four years, she connects with several homeless individuals, taking the time to listen to each of their stories and documenting them on her camera. Often appearing in front of the camera herself, we watch as Fleischer shifts from listening to her subjects talk about their lives to allowing herself to become an integral part of them.
Providing a voice for these once-voiceless individuals, Fleischer gives her audience an intimate look into the lives of a population that is largely ignored. Truly inspirational, "Without A Home," demonstrates how a big heart, an open ear and a camera lens can change lives. (Emily Suttmeier) |
Rachel Fleischer is a Los Angeles based filmmaker and screenwriter.
The daughter of actor/comedian Charles Fleischer, best known as the voice of Roger Rabbit, Rachel was constantly surrounded by artists and found herself heavily immersed in performing, directing and music from an early age.
In addition to her own filmmaking endeavors, Fleischer has worked alongside award winning directors Alexander Payne ("Sideways") and Brad Silberling ("Lemony Snicket").
Fleischer earned her Bachelor's Degree in Film at the USC School of Cinema. Shortly after graduating, she bought a camera and began documenting the lives of the homeless throughout Los Angeles.
Her four-year emotional and extraordinary journey became the award-winning documentary "Without A Home," her first feature film. The film has garnered the support of directors David Lynch, Robin Swicord and Alexander Payne, amongst other notable activists and artists.
Fleischer has a featured blog on The Huffington Post where she continues to tell the stories of the homeless.
In addition to her work as a writer and director, Fleischer is a musician, actress and an avid photographer. |
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