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The Homestretch

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Three homeless teenagers brave the Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life on the streets to build a brighter future.

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Fariha Roisin Shadow and Act Sep 15, 2022
The devastation of watching these kids is realizing how much they have to give. Their lives are as valuable as mine, or yours, yet due to circumstances, they are given little-to-zero agency over the outcome. Go to Full Review Keith Uhlich AV Club Nov 20, 2014
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Whenever Roque, Kasey, and Anthony are center stage ... The Homestretch is heartrending. Go to Full Review Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Nov 6, 2014
The Homestretch, the latest social-issue documentary from Kartemquin Films, succeeds surprisingly well in having its cake and eating it too. Go to Full Review Matt Pais RedEye Sep 13, 2014
2.5/4
Takes a small bite and leaves too much on the table. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies Sep 12, 2014
3/4
As affecting as these teenagers' stories in The Homestretch are, the accounts of their advocates are equally inspiring. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Anne De Mare

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Kirsten Kelly

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Kirsten Kelly

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Leslie Simmer

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Anne De Mare

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Anne De Mare

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Synopsis Three homeless teenagers brave the Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life on the streets to build a brighter future.
Director
Anne De Mare, Kirsten Kelly
Producer
Anne De Mare, Kirsten Kelly, Katie Taber
Screenwriter
Kirsten Kelly, Leslie Simmer, Anne De Mare
Production Co
Kartemquin Films, Spargel Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 25, 2015
Runtime
1h 30m
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