A Hand to Hold *Viewer Discretion Advised*
SDG 1: No Poverty
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22m
In the heart of Los Angeles, two members of an innovative Street Medicine team devote their livelihood to helping their unhoused patients receive care, hope, and connection.
Director(s): Reed Martin
2023 | 22 minutes
United States |
Language(s): English
Subtitles: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/a-hand-to-hold/
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