It's easy to dismiss them and label them as "losers" or victims of drug addiction or somehow not like us. But the truth is many of us are only a lost job or a breakdown in our support network away from our "normal" lives.
Marcy's strong spirit and determination to pursue her dreams despite circumstances also has a personal meaning for me. As a young artist having jobs on the road, I've also ended up living out of my car for short periods of time.
While preparing to get into the character of Marcy, I went to the Midnight Mission in downtown LA dressed as a homeless person. It was an intense experience. I didn't realize the scope of the homeless population in Los Angeles and how down and out some of these people truly are. I hope our film can touch people and help inspire the public to become more involved in helping the plight of the homeless.
Tara Walker