The theme was homelessness and dignity in the homelessness community of Ottawa, Canada. This one-hour documentary is well worth the viewing and shows how community radio can play a role is reparation and recognition of a community crushed by soulless institutions and mainstream ideology. (In six parts on youTube.)
On February 28, 2008, Denis Rancourt interviewed five representatives of the Ottawa, Canada, homeless community and of the Ottawa-based Harmony 6 project, a self-organized community project for and by homeless people who self-identify as suffering from mental health handicaps.
Listen to this inspiring view into how people can organize to be their best own helpers, with street-view commentary on police, institutions, welfare, mental health, art, motivation, and more...
And find out the street meaning of "harmonie 6".
The insights and discussions are riveting and real, featuring:
- Bugs, artist, Artists from Out of the Cracks - Christopher Reid, Founder of Harmony 6 - Darrin, homeless man, victim of post traumatic stress disorder - Stephen McKinstry, photographer, Kit Kat Productions - Matt Murray, social worker, Centre 454
An independent documentary film has been made about this radio event:
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