TASK's award-winning short film “A Meal Can Change a Life” was screened at this year's Trenton Film Festival. The film will be screened as part of the Trenton Film Society's inaugural Regional Documentary Festival on Saturday, May 18th at the Passages Theater at Mill Hill Playhouse in Trenton.
TASK films will be shown this Saturday, May 18th, in the 12pm to 3pm block. It was selected to be screened from among 10 of his works on display during Saturday's showcase. Following the screening, Dennis Barricklow, TASK's Director of Private Giving, and Creative Arts Specialist Frank Lettieri Jr., who helped produce, direct and edit the feature, will appear for a Q&A.
“Food Changes Lives” tells the story of longtime TASK friends Deb Kissera, Walter Roberts, Todd Jackson, and Sharon Horne. They believe the compassion and closeness they experienced at the soup kitchen helped them overcome their challenges. Various challenges such as homelessness, addiction, and unemployment.
“At the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, people come because they are hungry, but they stay because our food offers hope and the possibility of a new beginning,” Barricklaw said. Masu. “'Food Saves Lives' is a deeply moving film that shows how small acts of kindness have the power to change lives.”
The film has already won the Mercom Gold Award, which recognizes excellence in marketing and communications. Having this film included in this year's Trenton Film Festival is another special honor.
“In addition to powerful storytelling, this film argues that nonprofit organizations have a special responsibility to tell their stories in a way that respects the dignity and rights of the individuals they serve and the sensitive issues they address.” “This demonstrates TASK's commitment to ethical storytelling,” Barricklaw continued.
“Walter, Deb, Sharon, and Todd worked closely with the TASK team to shape the film's story. We are proud of this collaboration. It is a heartwarming testament to the power of community.”
The festival will be held this Saturday, May 18th, and will be shown in several blocks. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for his TASK film as an audience favorite at the reception, which ends at 8 p.m. Tickets start at just $6 and can be purchased online at TrentonFilmSociety.org.
TASK has been serving the Mercer County area since 1982, serving approximately 11,000 meals six days a week at its Esher Street Dining Room and 40 community meal venues throughout Greater Mercer County. In addition, TASK provides numerous resources to promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life, including case management, education, workforce development, creative arts, and the provision of basic necessities. For more information, please visit our website www.trentonsoupkitchen.org.
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