The Bert Estrada independent film collection (2003) consists of a feature length documentary about homeless people in Salt Lake City, Utah. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).
Audio-visual materials can be fragile and require specialized equipment to play back. For this reason, access to audio-visual materials is provided through digital copies, and it might take longer to provide access to items that are not yet digitized. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.
Processed by Jimi Jones in 2004.
Donated by Bert Estrada in 2003.
Forms part of the Utah Independent Film Archives (UIFA).
Feature length film about a family of homeless people in Salt Lake City, Utah. Featured locations include Liberty Park (which appears extensively throughout the film) and Estrada's own neighborhood in downtown Salt Lake City. Some of the film's themes include the trials of homeless people, gender identity, child molestation, hate crimes, and Christianity (specifically the story of Job, upon which this film is loosely based). Produced by Estrada's production company, Revolvervizion. 97 minutes.
From the back of the DVD case:
"Job (Mark Wunder) has lost his family due to tragedy. Alone and full of guilt he gives up his worldly possessions and becomes a street poet to try and make sense of his life. In his journey to redemption, he meets a group of homeless street performers: a mime (Michael Loosle), a preacher (Mark "Tuff" Christopherson) and an old couple (Kim Page and Pat Donahue). Together they form a "family" and struggle against society and the city streets. Enter Amber (Jamie Kunz), a young runaway trying to escape a past full of turmoil and anguish. Alone and afraid she meets this "family." Will she survive the streets? Will she rescue Job from his past? Can she escape her own demons in order to create a better future?"