Hiding in Plain Sight (2012)

What happens when resources run out, unemployment is denied, and savings accounts are depleted? Darius and Josephine Blackmon find themselves living in their car with two young children. ... See full summary »

Director:

M. Legend Brown

Writer:

Micheal D. Brown

Stars:

Kelly O'Neil Jackson, Sharice Henry Chasi, Irma P. Hall

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Kelly O'Neil Jackson	...	Darius Blackmon
Sharice Henry Chasi	...	Josephine Blackmon
Irma P. Hall	...	Ida Mae Blackmon
Drew Waters	...	Scott Barnes
Martin Ezelle	...	Kevin Allen
Gwendolynn Murphy	...	Kathy Barnes
Aaliyah Muhammad	...	Kendra Blackmon
Devion Camp	...	Michael Blackmon
Edgar Arreola	...	Lupe Gomez
Rachael Webb	...	Terri Allen
Robert Michael Szot	...	Taylor Barnes
Zion Szot	...	Little Girl in Classroom
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mikaela Brooks	...	Tanya Little
Larry Jack Dotson	...	Man in Truck
Mikala Gibson	...	Police Officer 1

Storyline

What happens when resources run out, unemployment is denied, and savings accounts are depleted? Darius and Josephine Blackmon find themselves living in their car with two young children. Family and friends that lent them money are no more due to their own financial hardship. Kevin Allen, a prominent school teacher, feels that he is making a difference by helping parents keep their children in school with government vouchers, filling in where the paychecks stop. Darius and his family try to keep up appearances during the day and stay out of sight at night, all while holding on to one another in a hidden America. What happens when the two men's lives cross?

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

User Reviews

Heartwrenching, yet encouraging.

My husband and I attended the September 15th viewing of "Hiding in Plain Sight" and absolutely enjoyed it. It wasn't just about select families falling on hard times, rather it was about so much more. It fleshed out the stories of "real people" living day to day...that had...at some point and still do...the same dreams all of us on the other side of homelessness possess. We felt for these characters, emotionally and spiritually. It shed a serious light and gave pause for an even more serious dialogue for how close we ALL are to homelessness and what each of us can do...from our own vantage points to help remedy this ever-growing epidemic. Do yourself a Huge Favor and Go See and Support this Worthwhile Film!!!

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 May 2013 (U.S. Virgin Islands)

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Electric Light and Power-Dallas, Fear Not Productions, Higher Heights Film Works

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color