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 breaks new ground as the first documentary to capture a growing crisis across America: older adults aging into homelessness. The film reveals an unthinkable reality—people who worked, paid taxes, and raised children now finding themselves without shelter later in life. 

Set in Portland, Oregon, the documentary follows three older adults navigating life on the streets. Through their personal stories of loss and resilience, the film exposes both the human cost and systematic abandonment that pushes vulnerable seniors into homelessness.

The result is both an urgent wake-up call and testament to human dignity, challenging us to build a future where everyone has a safe and stable place to call home

A growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: the increasing number of seniors facing homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this poignant documentary follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of the challenges they face, while also shining a light on the systemic issues contributing to their plight. Featuring insights from local and national experts, No Place to Grow Old is a powerful call to action that emphasizes dignity and hope, envisioning a future where everyone, regardless of age, has a safe and secure place to call home.

No Place to Grow Old

Waterloo Public Library - Main Library

Davey Schaupp

Michael Larson

Ryan Tidrick

Campbell Clarey

Rod Cruickshank

Ginger Cruickshank

Noah Wallace

Isaac O'Farrell

Rebekah Uhl

Jeremy Long

Seth Williams

Bronwyn Carver

Jennifer Molinksy

Herbert Olive

John Tapogna

Jerry Vermillion

Marisa Zapata