Lost in America is a documentary feature film by director Rotimi Rainwater.[1] The film aims to shine a light on the issue of homeless youth in the United States.[2] It investigates the reasons youth become homeless, the challenges they face while on the streets and the possible ways to help them find homes and get off the street for good.
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| Directed by | Rotimi Rainwater |
| Written by | Rotimi Rainwater |
| Produced by | Brent C. Johnson Steven V. Vasquez Jr. Mike C. Manning Rotimi Rainwater Jorge L. Rivera |
| Starring | Rosario Dawson Jewel Tiffany Haddish Halle Berry Jon Bon Jovi Sanaa Lathan Rebecca Gayheart-Dane |
| Cinematography | Steven V. Vasquez Jr. |
| Edited by | James R. White Sean Yates Matt Alexander |
| Music by | Tammy Hyler |
Production companies | Village Entertainment Chhibber Mann Productions Def Pictures |
| Distributed by | Indican Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $11,301 |
The film includes appearances by singers Jon Bon Jovi and Jewel,[3] actors Halle Berry, Rosario Dawson and Mike C. Manning (who is also a producer on the film)[3] and US Senator Patrick Leahy.[4] The film was shown out of competition at the Bentonville Film Festival.[2] Jewel also wrote a track for the film, "No More Tears", which was subsequently included on her 2022 album Freewheelin' Woman as a duet with Darius Rucker.
Lost in America is a continuation of Rotimi Rainwater's journey of shining the light on youth homelessness after directing the feature film Sugar.[3]
Synopsis
editLost in America follows the journey of formerly homeless director, Rotimi Rainwater,[2] as he tries to accept and come to terms with his experience of being a homeless youth. He and his film crew travel the country interviewing homeless youth, organizations aimed to help them, and politicians to gain a better understanding of the issue of youth homelessness.[5] The film looks at the challenges faced by homeless youth such as sex trafficking, the failure of the foster care system and the lack of acceptance of LGBTQ kids.[5]
Production
editLost in America began production in 2013.[1] Funding for the film was raised via crowdfunding site Indiegogo.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Longo, Joseph (8 June 2018). "Jewel recounts experience as homeless teen in exclusive 'Lost In America' trailer". EW.com. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
- ^ a b c "We spoke to Director Rotimi Rainwater about this film "Lost in America"". The Arkansas CW Crew. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
- ^ a b c White, Vikki (22 September 2018). "Brit left homeless caring for cancer-stricken mum becomes Hollywood director". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
- ^ Busch, Anita (27 January 2017). "'Lost In America' Documentary Gets Push From Russell Simmons & Jon Bon Jovi". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
- ^ a b Nolan, Joe (16 May 2018). "'Lost In America' Documentary Spotlights Plight Of Homeless Youth". The Contributor. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
- ^ Nichols, James Michael (31 March 2015). "'Lost In America' Documents The Reality Of Youth Homelessness In America". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
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