Philadelphia Duo Trains Homeless Filmmakers

Philadelphia Duo Trains Homeless Filmmakers

After landing dream jobs in their early 20s, filmmakers Ricky Staub and Anders Lindwall decided to move instead to the rougher side of Philadelphia and make films with the city’s homeless population. Staub was working for Hollywood producer Sam Mercer(The Sixth Sense). Lindwall was traveling all over the globe covering stories about fellow graduates from their alma matter, Azuza Pacific University, who were doing meaningful work with their degrees. But the two Midwesterners felt compelled to help others find meaningful work instead. “It feels like Philly picked us most days,” says Ricky, who convinced himself and Anders to move to...  read more

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Pearl Jam, The Strokes, Bright Eyes and More Team Up for Charity Album

Pearl Jam, The Strokes, Bright Eyes and More Team Up for Charity Album

Eddie Vedder, The Strokes, Conor Oberst and many more musicians have teamed up for a compilation album to benefit the homeless youth organization Outside In....  read more

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