From Yaz Canli:
After our fantastic opening premiere at Dances with Films in 2023, winning Best Debut American Feature in Toronto (yay) and getting the Panavision Award Nomination for Outstanding Feature, we are starting 2024 strong with a grassroots campaign of raising awareness for homelessness and mental health with a college educational series.In collaboration with The Junior League, USC Helenes and The People’s Concern, we are holding a screening event & discussion panel NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY, Feb 21st 6-9pm at Taper Hall USC.
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Here is the list of confirmed panelists. Expect a powerful evening and leadership discussion. 
- Yaz Canli: Writer/Director & Main Actor
- Diane Foster: Producer
- Katherine La Spada: President of the Junior League LA & USC Helenes
- Cristina Rivard: elected president of the Junior League LA
- Saba Mwine-Chang: Managing Director, Homelessness Policy Research Institute at USC
- John Maceri: CEO, The People Concern
- Itzel Perez: Downtown Women’s Center Communications Manager
- Special Guest: Liliana Jimenez, current Resident at Downtown Women’s Center with lived experience of homelessness
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