Homeless Diaries (1996)
Overview
The intertwined stories of the filmmaker's search for cultural belonging and a group of squatters' struggle for housing.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0071 |
Directed By
Frances Negrón Muntaner
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